Chapter 23.12A, Problem 23.36P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The structures of the individual mutarotating $\text{α}$ and $\text{β}$ anomers of maltose are to be drawn.

Concept introduction:

Maltose is a disaccharide which is formed when starch is treated with sprouted barley called malt. Maltose contains $1,4^{\text{'}}$ glycosidic linkage between two glucose units. Maltose is mutarotating. It exists in two $\text{α}$ and $\text{β}$ anomeric forms.

It is a reducing sugar.