aglycone
chemical compound
Quick Summary
An aglycone is an organic compound that is combined with the sugar portion of a glycoside. It is typically a non-sugar entity, such as a phenol or an alcohol. Glycosides are a broad category of naturally occurring substances where a carbohydrate part is linked to a hydroxy compound. Many glycosides are found in plants and can function as pigments, medicines, or dyes. For example, cardiac glycosides from plants like Digitalis are used to stimulate the heart, and some antibiotics are also glycosides.12
Summary created from Britannica articles
using AI.
AI can make mistakes, so verify using Britannica articles.
Ask Britannica AI about this topic
Britannica doesn't have a full article on this topic, so we've curated a list of our relevant coverage.
