α-methyl Glucoside

Name:
α-methyl Glucoside
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	methyl-α-d-glycopyranoside
Properties:
Odorless, white crystals. Mp 168C, bp 200C (0.2 mm Hg). Specific optical rotation (aqueous solution) +158.9C (20C), d (30/4C) 1.46. Soluble in water; slightly soluble in 80% alcohol and methanol, insoluble in ether. Combustible.
Derivation:
(1) By treating dextrose with methanol in the presence of hydrochloric acid or cation exchange resin, (2) enzymatic synthesis from yeast.
Grade:
Technical.
Use:
Plasticizer for phenolic, amine, and alkyd resins; nonionic surfactants; tall-oil varnishes; reclaiming drying oils; polyurethane foams.