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Amygdalin Gentiobiose
( two molecules of β-glucose linked )
by β -1,6-linkage
Source:
It occurs in the seeds of Bitter almond, apricot & peach.
Hydrolysis
Amygdalala O-CH-CN Prunase
Amygdalase
C6H11O5
Glucose + Prunasin
Glucose + Benzaldehyde + HCN
O-CH-CN Prunase Gentiobiose + Benzaldehyde +
HCN
C6H10O4
O Emulsin or 2 glucose + Benzaldehyde +
C6H11O5
Acid HCN
Amygdalin
2- Prunasin It is a D-mandelonitrile glucoside
Purnasin is indicated as one of the hydrolytic products of amygdalin .
Source: It occurs in the Wild Cherry bark)
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