Amylose

About Amylose

Amylose is an alcohol building block carrying the CAS registry number 6401-81-6. The compound has the formula C18H32O16, corresponding to a molecular weight of 504.4 g/mol. It is also known as alpha-maltotriose or GlyTouCan:G96370VA.

Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. Good laboratory practice and suitable PPE are recommended during handling.

Typical applications include organic synthesis and API synthesis. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

We offer Amylose in 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g and 5 g packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide. SDS and detailed specification sheets can be requested with your quotation. Larger quantities and custom packaging are available. Request a quote for pricing and lead time.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Amylose
Catalogue No.	VQ-052248
CAS Number	6401-81-6
IUPAC name	(2R,3R,4S,5S,6R)-2-[(2R,3S,4R,5R,6R)-4,5-dihydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-[(2R,3S,4R,5R,6S)-4,5,6-trihydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-3-yl]oxyoxan-3-yl]oxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-3,4,5-triol
Molecular formula	C₁₈H₃₂O₁₆
Molecular weight	504.4 g/mol
Exact mass	504.169
InChIKey	FYGDTMLNYKFZSV-PXXRMHSHSA-N
SMILES	C([C@@H]1[C@H]([C@@H]([C@H]([C@H](O1)O[C@@H]2[C@H](O[C@@H]([C@@H]([C@H]2O)O)O[C@@H]3[C@H](O[C@@H]([C@@H]([C@H]3O)O)O)CO)CO)O)O)O)O
PubChem CID	192826

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
LogP (XLogP3)	-6.9
H-bond donors / acceptors	11 / 16
TPSA	269 Å²
Synonyms	alpha-maltotriose, alpha-D-glucopyranosyl-(1->4)-alpha-D-glucopyranosyl-(1->4)-alpha-D-glucopyranose, GlyTouCan:G96370VA, Amylose from potato, alpha-D-Glcp-(1->4)-alpha-D-Glcp-(1->4)-alpha-D-Glcp, Porcelite, 3mbp, 2gh9, 4ua8, Beta-D-Glc, O-beta-D-Glc, alpha-D-Glc, O-alpha-D-glc, Alpha-D-Glc, O-beta-D-Glc

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Amylose?

The CAS Registry Number of Amylose is 6401-81-6. It is also known as alpha-maltotriose, alpha-D-glucopyranosyl-(1->4)-alpha-D-glucopyranosyl-(1->4)-alpha-D-glucopyranose, GlyTouCan:G96370VA.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Amylose?

Amylose has the molecular formula C18H32O16 and a molecular weight of 504.4 g/mol.

Which grade and pack sizes of Amylose can I order?

We supply Amylose, in 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g, 5 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Amylose?

Yes. Every lot of Amylose is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Amylose be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export Amylose worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.