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2-O-(α-D-Glucopyranosyl)glycerol

Item No. 34492

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Technical Information
Formal Name
α-D-glucopyranoside, 2-hydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)ethyl
CAS Number
22160-26-5
Synonyms
  • Glucosylglycerol
  • Glycoin
Molecular Formula
C9H18O8
Formula Weight
254.2
Purity
≥95%
Formulation (Request formulation change)
A 50% w/w solution in water
Solubility(Learn about Variance in Solubility)
DMF: 30 mg/mlDMSO: 30 mg/mlEthanol: 30 mg/ml
SMILES
OCC(CO)O[C@H]1O[C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H]1O)O)O)CO
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C9H18O8/c10-1-4(2-11)16-9-8(15)7(14)6(13)5(3-12)17-9/h4-15H,1-3H2/t5-,6-,7+,8-,9+/m1/s1
InChi Key
AQTKXCPRNZDOJU-ZEBDFXRSSA-N
Origin
Natural sucrose and glycerine
Shipping & Storage Information
Storage
-20°C
Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere
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    Product Description

    2-O-(α-D-Glucopyranosyl)glycerol is a compatible solute that has been found in various bacteria.1,2 It prevents drying-induced membrane fusion and carboxyfluorescein (CF) leakage in liposomes.2 2-O-(α-D-Glucopyranosyl)glycerol levels are increased in response to osmotic stress in bacteria.1

    WARNING This product is not for human or veterinary use.

    References & Product Citations
    Product Description References

    1. Pocard, J.A., Smith, L.T., Smith, G.M., et al. A prominent role for glucosylglycerol in the adaptation of Pseudomonas mendocina SKB70 to osmotic stress. J. Bacteriol. 176(22), 6877-6884 (1994).

    2. Hincha, D.K., and Hagemann, M. Stabilization of model membranes during drying by compatible solutes involved in the stress tolerance of plants and microorganisms. Biochem. J. 383(Pt 2), 277-283 (2004).