Properties
Description
Butyl-β-D-glucopyranoside is a glucose derivative with a butyl aglycone, soluble in polar solvents and potentially useful as a non-ionic surfactant or in studying carbohydrate-protein interactions.
Molecular Formula
C10H20O6
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
Butyl-β-D-glucopyranoside is soluble in water and organic solvents such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO.
Identity
Confirmed by MS/NMR.
Applications
Butyl-β-D-glucopyranoside can be used as a modified glucose derivative to study the effect of a butyl aglycon on glycosidase activity.