Maltose

C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁

IUPAC: 4-O-alpha-D-Glucopyranosyl-D-glucose

CAS: 69-79-4

Descripción general

Maltose, or malt sugar, is a disaccharide formed from two glucose units. It is produced during the germination of grains, especially barley for brewing.

Composición

Elemento	Símbolo	Átomos	Masa atómica
Hydrogen	H	22	1,0080
Carbon	C	12	12,0110
Oxygen	O	11	15,9990

Composición elemental

Hydrogen ×22

6,5%

Carbon ×12

42,1%

Oxygen ×11

51,4%

Usos

• Brewing
• Food sweetener
• Confectionery
• Pharmaceutical excipient

Datos curiosos

✦ The name comes from 'malt', the germinated grain used in beer making

Structure

SMILES

C(C1C(C(C(C(O1)OC2C(OC(C(C2O)O)O)CO)O)O)O)O

Propiedades

Tipo: organic
Estado: solid
Masa molar: 342,30 g/mol
Densidad: 1,5400 g/cm³
Punto de fusión: 102,0 °C
Solubilidad: 1080 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass: 342,1162
XLogP: -4,7
TPSA: 190,0 Å²
H-Bond Donors: 8
H-Bond Acceptors: 11
Rotatable Bonds: 4
Heavy Atoms: 23
Complexity: 382,0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Maltose?

Maltose (C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name 4-O-alpha-D-Glucopyranosyl-D-glucose.

What is the molecular weight of Maltose?

Maltose has a molar mass of 342.3 g/mol.

What state is Maltose at room temperature?

Maltose is a solid at room temperature.

Is Maltose organic or inorganic?

Maltose is classified as an organic compound.

What elements make up Maltose?

Maltose (C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).