Cellobiose

Synonyms

4 O beta D Glucopyranosyl D glucopyranose

4-O-beta-D-Glucopyranosyl-D-glucopyranose

D-Glucopyranose, 4-O-beta-D-glucopyranosyl-

A disaccharide consisting of two glucose units in beta (1-4) glycosidic linkage. Obtained from the partial hydrolysis of cellulose.