Vicianin

Vicianin
Chemical structure of vicianin
Names
IUPAC name
(2R)-2-phenyl-2-[(2R,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-[[(2S,3R,4S,5S)-3,4,5-trihydroxyoxan-2-yl]oxymethyl]oxan-2-yl]oxyacetonitrile
Other names
(R)-vicianin
6-O-arabinopyranosylglucopyranoside
ß-Vicianoside
Identifiers
155-57-7 YesY
3D model (Jmol) Interactive image
PubChem 656493
Properties
C19H25O10
Molar mass 427.40 g/mol
Related compounds
Related compounds
amygdalin
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

Vicianin is a cyanogenic disaccharide.

The enzyme vicianin beta-glucosidase uses (R)-vicianin and H2O to produce mandelonitrile and vicianose. It is found in seeds of Vicia angustifolia.[1]

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