7000-27-3

White crystalline powder

Methyl-β-D-Glucopyranoside is able to undergo regioselective galloylation of methyl β-d-glucopyranoside by a lipase, and has also been used to describe the mechanism of oxidative degradation of carbohydrates when reacted with hydroxyl radicals.

Crystallise methyl -D-glucoside from MeOH or EtOH. Its solubility in H2O is 10%. [Ferrier et al. Carbohydr Research 27 55,59 1973, Beilstein 17/7 V 10.]