Maltosa

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
Hidrógeno H 22 1,0080
Carbono C 12 12,0110
Oxígeno O 11 15,9990

Composición elemental

C
42,1%
O
51,4%

Usos

  • Brewing
  • Food sweetener
  • Confectionery
  • Pharmaceutical excipient

Datos curiosos

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

Estructura

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

Descriptores moleculares

Masa exacta
342,1162
XLogP
-4,7
TPSA
190,0 Ų
Donadores de enlace de hidrógeno
8
Aceptores de enlace de hidrógeno
11
Enlaces rotables
4
Átomos pesados
23
Complejidad
382,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Maltosa?
Maltosa (C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name 4-O-alpha-D-Glucopyranosyl-D-glucose.
What is the molecular weight of Maltosa?
Maltosa has a molar mass of 342.3 g/mol.
What state is Maltosa at room temperature?
Maltosa is a solid at room temperature.
Is Maltosa organic or inorganic?
Maltosa is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Maltosa?
Maltosa (C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁) is composed of Hidrógeno (H), Carbono (C), Oxígeno (O).