Cellobiose

Cellobiose is a disaccharide with the formula (C6H7(OH)4O)2O. It is classified as a reducing sugar. In terms of its chemical structure, it is derived from the condensation of a pair β-glucose molecules forging 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.

Cellobiose
Identifiers
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ECHA InfoCard 100.007.670
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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/100mL
Solubility very slightly soluble in alcohol
insoluble in ether, chloroform
log P -5.03
Acidity (pKa) 12.39
Hazards
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Flammability code 0: Will not burn. E.g. waterHealth code 1: Exposure would cause irritation but only minor residual injury. E.g. turpentineReactivity code 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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Infobox references

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 octoacetate, which is no longer a hydrogen bond donor (though it is still a hydrogen bond acceptor) and is soluble in nonpolar organic solvents.[3]

References

  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. 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.
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