Properties
Description
D-Pentabenzoylglucose is a glucose molecule with all five hydroxyl groups benzoylated, soluble in nonpolar organic solvents and used as a protected form of glucose in organic synthesis.
Molecular Formula
C41H32O11
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
D-Pentabenzoylglucose is soluble in water and organic solvents such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO.
Identity
Confirmed by MS/NMR.
Applications
D-Pentabenzoylglucose can be employed as a highly crystalline and stable derivative for characterization and as a protected form of glucose in synthesis.