Gentiobiose

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Gentiobiose[1]
IUPAC name	6-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-D-glucose
Other names	amygdalose
Identifiers
CAS number	[554-91-6]
Properties
Molecular formula	C12H22O11
Molar mass	342.30 g/mol
Melting point	190-195 °C
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references

Gentiobiose is a disaccharide composed of two units of D-glucose joined with a β(1->6) linkage. It is a white crystalline solid that is soluble in water or hot methanol. Gentiobiose is incorporated into the chemical structure of crocin, the chemical compound that gives saffron its color.

[edit] References

1. ^ Merck Index, 11th Edition, 4288.