Maltohexaose

Maltohexaose (Amylohexaose) is a linear oligosaccharide containing 6 glucose units, which can be produced from amylose, amylopectin, and whole starch. Maltohexaose can inhibit the proliferation of P-815 cells[1][2].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[34620-77-4]

Product Name Alternative

Amylohexaose

UNSPSC

12352005

Hazard Statement

H302, H315, H319, H335

Target

Endogenous Metabolite

Type

Natural Products

Related Pathways

Metabolic Enzyme/Protease

Field of Research

Cancer

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/Maltohexaose.html

Purity

99.39

Solubility

H2O : ≥ 250 mg/mL

Smiles

OC[C@@H](O[C@H](O[C@]1([H])[C@H](O[C@H](O[C@@]([C@H](O)CO)([H])[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)C=O)[C@H](O)[C@H]1O)CO)[C@H](O)[C@H]2O)[C@@]2([H])O[C@H]3O[C@@H]([C@@H](O[C@@]4([H])O[C@@H]([C@@H](O[C@@]5([H])O[C@@H]([C@@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@H]5O)CO)[C@H](O)[C@H]4O)CO)[C@H](O)[C@H]3O)CO

Molecular Formula

C36H62O31

Molecular Weight

990.86

Precautions

H302, H315, H319, H335

References & Citations

[1]Kainuma K, et al. Isolation and action pattern of maltohexaose producing amylase from Aerobacter aerogenes. FEBS Lett. 1972 Oct 1;26 (1) :281-5.|[2]Okada Y, et al. Effects of 6-O-α-maltosyl-γ cyclodextrin on proliferation and cellular uptake in mouse mastocytoma P-815 cells. Carbohydr Res. 2025 Jun;552:109463.