Glycyrrhizin-6′′-methylester

SKU: orb1942482

Description

Glycyrrhizin-6′′-methylester (compound 22), isolated from licorice root, acts as an aglycone to form methyl glucuronate, yielding a sweet, licorice flavor without bitterness. The free carboxyl group on the glucuronic acid moiety is key for this taste. It is used in research on natural sweeteners, flavor chemistry, and in vitro taste receptor studies.

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 1186016-30-7
• MW: 836.96
• Formula: C₄₃H₆₄O₁₆
• SMILES: C[C@]12[C@@]([C@]3(C)[C@@](CC1)(C(C)(C)[C@@H](O[C@H]4[C@H](O[C@@H]5O[C@H](C(OC)=O)[C@@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@H]5O)[C@@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@@H](C(O)=O)O4)CC3)[H])(C(=O)C=C6[C@@]2(C)CC[C@]7(C)[C@]6(C[C@](C(O)=O)(C)CC7)[H])[H]

Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

46226470