Description | 2-O-(α-D-Glucopyranosyl)glycerol (2-alphaGG) is found in a few bacteria and plants growing in harsh environments, and may extend the lifespan of budding yeast and erythrosporidium by increasing osmotic response. |
Synonyms | 2-alphaGG |
molecular weight | 254.23 |
Molecular formula | C9H18O8 |
CAS | 22160-26-5 |
Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice. |
Solubility | Ethanol: 30 mg/mL DMF: 30 mg/mL DMSO: 50 mg/mL (196.67 mM) |
References | 1. Zhou J,et al. Sucrose phosphorylase from Lactobacillus reuteri: Characterization and application of enzyme for production of 2-O-α-d-glucopyranosyl glycerol. Int J Biol Macromol. 2022 Jun 1;209(Pt A):376-384. 2. Hincha, D.K., and Hagemann, M.Stabilization of model membranes during drying by compatible solutes involved in the stress tolerance of plants and microorganismsBiochem. J.383(Pt 2)277-283(2004) |