Cellobiose

Cellobiose
Names
IUPAC name
4-O-β-D-Glucopyranosyl-β-D-glucopyranose
Systematic IUPAC name
(2Ξ,3R,4R,5S,6R)-6-(Hydroxymethyl)-5-{[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxy}oxane-2,3,4-triol
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
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  • InChI=1S/C12H22O11/c13-1-3-5(15)6(16)9(19)12(22-3)23-10-4(2-14)21-11(20)8(18)7(10)17/h3-20H,1-2H2/t3-,4-,5-,6+,7-,8-,9-,10-,11?,12+/m1/s1 ☒N
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  • O[C@H]2[C@H](O[C@@H]1O[C@H](CO)[C@@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@H]1O)[C@H](OC(O)[C@@H]2O)CO
Properties
C12H22O11
Molar mass 342.297 g·mol−1
Appearance White, hard powder
Odor Odorless
Density 1.768 g/mL
Melting point 203.5 °C (398.3 °F; 476.6 K) (decomposes)
12 g/100 mL
Solubility Very slightly soluble in alcohol
insoluble in ether, chloroform
log P −5.03
Acidity (pKa) 12.39
Hazards
NFPA 704 (fire diamond)
NFPA 704 four-colored diamondHealth 1: Exposure would cause irritation but only minor residual injury. E.g. turpentineFlammability 0: Will not burn. E.g. waterInstability 0: Normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and is not reactive with water. E.g. liquid nitrogenSpecial hazards (white): no code
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Cellobiose is a disaccharide with the formula (C6H7(OH)4O)2O. It is classified as a reducing sugar - any sugar that possesses the ability or function of a reducing agent. The chemical structure of cellobiose is derived from the condensation of a pair of β-glucose molecules forming a β(1→4) bond. It can be hydrolyzed to glucose enzymatically or with acid. Cellobiose has eight free alcohol (OH) groups, one acetal linkage, and one hemiacetal linkage, which give rise to strong inter- and intramolecular hydrogen bonds. It is a white solid.

It can be obtained by enzymatic or acidic hydrolysis of cellulose and cellulose-rich materials such as cotton, jute, or paper.[1] Cellobiose can be used as an indicator carbohydrate for Crohn's disease and malabsorption syndrome.[2]

Treatment of cellulose with acetic anhydride and sulfuric acid gives cellobiose acetoacetate, of which there is no longer a hydrogen bond donor (though it is still a hydrogen bond acceptor) and possesses aspects of being soluble in nonpolar organic solvents.[3]

  1. ^ Wilson, David B. (2009). "Cellulases and biofuels". Current Opinion in Biotechnology. 20 (3): 295–299. doi:10.1016/j.copbio.2009.05.007. PMID 19502046.
  2. ^ "Human Metabolome Database: Showing metabocard for Cellobiose (HMDB0000055)".
  3. ^ Braun, G. (1943). "α-Cellobiose Octaacetate" (PDF). Organic Syntheses. Collected Volume 2: 124. and Braun, G. (1937). "α-Cellobiose Octaacetate". Organic Syntheses. 17: 36. doi:10.15227/orgsyn.017.0036.