Chapter 22, Problem 38P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

On the basis of the information provided, the structure of stachyose is to be deduced.

Concept introduction:

Stachyose is a type of tetrasaccharide compound, which consists of two units of $\text{α}-\text{D}-\text{galactose}$, one unit of $\text{β}-\text{D}-\text{fructose}$, and $\text{α}-\text{D}-\text{glucose}$. The molecules in the tetrasaccharide structure are linked via glycosidic linkage.