Fructosyl Glycine α/β Mixture (Mixture of Diastereomers)

• CAT Number: R063068
• CAS Number: 60644-20-4
• Molecular Formula: C8H15NO7
• Molecular Weight: 237.21
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: N-(1-Deoxy-β-D-fructopyranos-1-yl)glycine; 1-[(Carboxymethyl)amino]-1-deoxy-β-D-fructopyranose
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 2-[[(2R,3S,4R,5R)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxyoxan-2-yl]methylamino]acetic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H15NO7/c10-4-2-16-8(15,7(14)6(4)13)3-9-1-5(11)12/h4,6-7,9-10,13-15H,1-3H2,(H,11,12)/t4-,6-,7+,8-/m1/s1
• InChIKey: BVWXBDYZZFSXIL-CCXZUQQUSA-N
• SMILES: C1C(C(C(C(O1)(CNCC(=O)O)O)O)O)O

Fructosyl Glycine α/β Mixture(CAT; R063068) is a compound that results from the glycation reaction between fructose and glycine, producing both the alpha and beta anomers. Glycation involves the non-enzymatic attachment of a sugar molecule, such as fructose, to an amino acid like glycine. This mixture is relevant in studies of the Maillard reaction, which plays a significant role in food chemistry, particularly in the browning process and flavor development during cooking. Additionally, fructosyl amino acids are often used as biomarkers in diabetes research to assess long-term blood sugar levels, as glycation can reflect cumulative glucose exposure over time.