Methylglucoside

Methylglucoside
α-D-Methylglucoside
β-D-Methylglucoside
Names
IUPAC name
Methyl D-glucopyranoside
Other names
1-O-Methyl-D-glucopyranose
Identifiers
3149-68-6 YesY
97-30-3 (α) YesY
709-50-2 (β) YesY
3D model (Jmol) Interactive image
ChemSpider 2300694
ECHA InfoCard 100.019.620
PubChem 3036743
Properties
C7H14O6
Molar mass 194.18 g·mol−1
Appearance White crystalline solid
Density 1.46 g/cm3 (α)[1]
Melting point 168 °C (334 °F; 441 K) (α)[1]
108 g/100 mL[1]
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Methylglucoside is a monosaccharide derived from glucose. It can be prepared in the laboratory by the acid-catalyzed reaction of glucose with methanol.[2]

It is used as a chemical intermediate in the production of a variety of products including emollients, emulsifiers, humectants, moisturizers, thickening agents, plasticizers, surfactants, varnishes, and resins.[1][3]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Merck Index, 11th Edition, 5997
  2. B. Helferich and W. Schäfer (1926). "α-METHYL d-GLUCOSIDE". Org. Synth. 6: 64.
  3. "Methyl Glucoside Derivatives". Lubrizol. Retrieved October 15, 2012.
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