Degradation products formed from glucosamine in water
1998
Shu, C.K.
An aqueous solution of glucosamine hydrochloride was heated to 150 degrees C for 5 min under different pH conditions. The reaction product mixture obtained was analyzed by GC/MS. It was found that the major products formed were furfurals, especially at pH = 4 and 7. At pH = 8.5, additional flavor components were generated, including pyrazines, 3-hydroxypyridines, pyrrole-2-carboxaldehyde, furans, acetol, and several other compounds. Of the components identified, it is worthwhile to note the formation of pyrazine and methylpyrazine as major components at pH = 8.5. It is proposed that a retro-aldol condensation plays an important role in the formation of the intermediates, alpha-aminoacetaldehyde (I) and alpha-amino propanal (II). As a result, self-condensation of I generates pyrazine and combination of I and II generates methylpyrazine. In addition, it is also interesting to note the formation of 3-hydroxypyridines and pyrrole-2-carboxaldehyde. It is suggested that both groups of compounds are derived from furfurals. As the ammonia is liberated from glucosamine, it initiates the ring-opening of furfurals to form 5-amino-2-keto-3-pentenals. Intramolecular condensations of these intermediates between the amino group and the carbonyl groups lead to the formation of 3-hydroxypyridines and pyrrole-2-carboxaldehyde.
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