2-O-(alpha-D-Glucopyranosyl)glycerol

Description: 2-O-(alpha-D-Glucopyranosyl)glycerol (2-alphaGG) is present in certain bacteria and plants that thrive in harsh environments and may extend the lifespan of budding yeast and erythrosporidium by enhancing their osmotic response. Target: Others. Smiles: O(C(CO)CO)[C@H]1O[C@H](CO)[C@@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@H]1O. References: Zhou J,et al. Sucrose phosphorylase from Lactobacillus reuteri: Characterization and application of enzyme for production of 2-O-alpha-d-glucopyranosyl glycerol. Int J Biol Macromol. 2022 Jun 1,209(Pt A):376-384.