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Glycyrrhizic Acid

CAS 1405-86-3 · MF C42H62O16 · MW 822.9 g/mol

A compound derived from licorice root with sweetening and medicinal properties.

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CAS Number
1405-86-3
Molecular Formula
C42H62O16
Molecular Weight
822.9 g/mol
Material Family
Acids & Salts
Functional Roles
Physical Properties
melting_point
220 u00c2u00baC (Decomposes at 200 u00c2u00baC)
boiling_point
Decomposes at 200 u00c2u00baC
solubility
Easily soluble in hot water
Chemical Identity
CAS Number1405-86-3
IUPAC Name(2S,3S,4S,5R,6R)-6-[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6S)-2-[[(3S,4aR,6aR,6bS,8aS,11S,12aR,14aR,14bS)-11-carboxy-4,4,6a,6b,8a,11,14b-heptamethyl-14-oxo-2,3,4a,5,6,7,8,9,10,12,12a,14a-dodecahydro-1H-picen-3-yl]oxy]-6-carboxy-4,5-dihydroxyoxan-3-yl]oxy-3,4,5-trihydroxyoxane-2-carboxylic acid
InChI KeyLPLVUJXQOOQHMX-QWBHMCJMSA-N
PubChem CID 14982
INCI NameGLYCYRRHIZIC ACID
Synonyms & Trade Names
Glycyrrhizic acid glycyrrhizin Glycyrrhizinic acid Glycyron potenlini beta-Glycyrrhizin Glycyrrhetinic acid glycoside Glizigen 18beta-Glycyrrhizic acid glycyrrhizate 18-beta-Glycyrrhizic acid Glycyrrizin Rizinsan K2 A2 (free acid)
Full Description

A compound derived from licorice root with sweetening and medicinal properties.