1→4 Link

Definition

A 1→4 link in the context of disaccharides is a specific type of covalent bond between two sugar molecules where the carbon atom at position 1 of one sugar molecule is bonded to the carbon atom at position 4 of another. This linkage determines the structure and properties of many disaccharides, such as lactose and maltose.

Related terms

Disaccharide: A carbohydrate made up of two monosaccharides joined together through a glycosidic bond.

Glycosidic Bond: A type of covalent bond that joins a carbohydrate (sugar) molecule to another group, which can be another carbohydrate or a non-carbohydrate molecule.

Monosaccharide: The simplest form of carbohydrates, consisting of single sugar molecules like glucose or fructose

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