methylglucoside, (alpha-d)-isomer

Description

Methylglucoside is a glycosidic derivative of glucose with a methyl group attached to the anomeric carbon. It exists in two forms: α-D-methylglucoside and β-D-methylglucoside. The α-D-isomer is commonly obtained by reacting glucose with methanol in the presence of an acid catalyst. This compound has been studied for its potential applications in various fields, including the pharmaceutical industry, food science, and materials science. It exhibits a variety of biological activities, such as anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antitumor properties. Its ability to inhibit the growth of certain types of cancer cells has made it a subject of ongoing research for its potential therapeutic value. Methylglucoside is also known to be a potent inhibitor of α-glucosidase, an enzyme involved in the breakdown of carbohydrates. This property makes it a potential candidate for the development of drugs for treating diabetes. Additionally, methylglucoside can be used as a building block for the synthesis of other more complex molecules. Its chemical stability and versatility have led to its exploration as a potential material for use in drug delivery systems, biocompatible polymers, and biodegradable materials.'

methyl alpha-D-glucopyranoside : An alpha-D-glucopyranoside having a methyl substituent at the anomeric position. [Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]