Gentiobiosis

Structural formula
General
Surname	Gentiobiosis
other names	Amygdalosis 1-β- D -glucopyranosyl-6- D -glucopyranose
Molecular formula	C 12 H 22 O 11
Brief description	colorless solid
External identifiers / databases
CAS number 5996-00-9 (open ring shape) 554-91-6 (ring-closed shape) PubChem 441422 Wikidata Q415583
properties
Molar mass	342.30 g mol −1
Physical state	firmly
safety instructions
GHS labeling of hazardous substances no GHS pictograms H and P phrases H: no H-phrases P: no P-phrases
As far as possible and customary, SI units are used. Unless otherwise noted, the data given apply to standard conditions .

Gentiobiose is a disaccharide that consists of two D -glucose units. It is a white, crystalline solid that is soluble in water or hot methanol . Gentiobiose is found in crocin , the compound that gives saffron its color, and amygdalin , a glycoside made from the kernels of various stone fruits .

Different representation of gentiobiosis.

Web links

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Individual evidence

1. ↑ Gentiobiose data sheet at Acros, accessed on February 20, 2010.
2. ↑ ^{a b} Data sheet β-Gentiobiose from Sigma-Aldrich , accessed on February 4, 2019 ( PDF ).