Amygdalin

• CAT Number: R019890
• CAS Number: 29883-15-6
• Molecular Formula: C20H27NO11
• Molecular Weight: 457.43
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: (R)-α-[(6-O-β-D-Glucopyranosyl-β-D-glucopyranosyl)oxy]benzeneacetonitrile; (-)-Amygdalin; (R)-Amygdalin; Amygdaloside; Amygdaloside (Disaccharide); D-Amygdalin; Mandelonitrile-β-gentiobioside; NSC 15780
• Target: Disease Research Fields
• Storage: 3 years -20C powder
• IUPAC Name: (2R)-2-phenyl-2-[(2R,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-[[(2R,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxymethyl]oxan-2-yl]oxyacetonitrile
• InChI: InChI=1S/C20H27NO11/c21-6-10(9-4-2-1-3-5-9)30-20-18(28)16(26)14(24)12(32-20)8-29-19-17(27)15(25)13(23)11(7-22)31-19/h1-5,10-20,22-28H,7-8H2/t10?,11-,12-,13-,14-,15+,16+,17-,18-,19-,20-/m1/s1
• InChIKey: XUCIJNAGGSZNQT-SWRVSKMJSA-N
• SMILES: N#CC(O[C@H]1[C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@@H](CO[C@H]2[C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@@H](CO)O2)O)O)O)O1)O)O)O)C3=CC=CC=C3

Amygdalin(CAT: R019890) is a naturally occurring cyanogenic glycoside found primarily in the seeds of apricots, almonds, peaches, and other stone fruits. Structurally composed of a benzaldehyde group, cyanide moiety, and two glucose units, it has been historically explored for its controversial use in alternative medicine under the name “laetrile” or “vitamin B17.” Amygdalin hydrolyzes enzymatically to release hydrogen cyanide, which contributes to its debated therapeutic potential and toxicity. In modern research, it is studied for its biochemical properties, enzyme interactions, and potential anticancer effects. Due to its toxicity, amygdalin is used strictly in controlled laboratory settings for scientific and pharmacological investigations.