Trehalose is a nonreducing disaccharide (C12H 22O11) | StudySoup

Textbook Solutions for Organic Chemistry

Chapter 23 Problem 46P

Question

Problem 46P

Trehalose is a nonreducing disaccharide (C12H 22O11) isolated from the poisonous mushroom Amanita muscaria. Treatment with an α-glucosidase converts trehalose to two molecules of glucose, but no reaction occurs when trehalose is treated with a β-glucosidase. When trehalose is methylated by dimethyl sulfate in mild base and then hydrolyzed, the only product is 2,3,4,6-tetra- O-methylglucose. Propose a complete structure and systematic name for trehalose.

Solution

Step 1 of 6)

The first step in solving 23 problem number trying to solve the problem we have to refer to the textbook question: Problem 46PTrehalose is a nonreducing disaccharide (C12H 22O11) isolated from the poisonous mushroom Amanita muscaria. Treatment with an α-glucosidase converts trehalose to two molecules of glucose, but no reaction occurs when trehalose is treated with a β-glucosidase. When trehalose is methylated by dimethyl sulfate in mild base and then hydrolyzed, the only product is 2,3,4,6-tetra- O-methylglucose. Propose a complete structure and systematic name for trehalose.
From the textbook chapter Reactions of Aromatic Compounds you will find a few key concepts needed to solve this.

Step 2 of 7)

Visible to paid subscribers only

Step 3 of 7)

Visible to paid subscribers only

Subscribe to view the
full solution

Title Organic Chemistry 8 
Author L.G. Wade Jr
ISBN 9780321768414

Trehalose is a nonreducing disaccharide (C12H 22O11)

Chapter 23 textbook questions

×

Login

Organize all study tools for free

Or continue with
×

Register

Sign up for access to all content on our site!

Or continue with

Or login if you already have an account

×

Reset password

If you have an active account we’ll send you an e-mail for password recovery

Or login if you have your password back