Maltose
Maltose is a reducing disaccharide composed of two glucose units linked by an α (1→4) glycosidic bond. It serves as a key carbon source in microbial culture media and is used in research to study carbohydrate metabolism in both in vitro enzymatic assays and in vivo bacterial growth studies.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
69-79-4
Product Name Alternative
B-maltose, Beta-maltose, D-Maltose, malt sugar, maltobiose, Maltose, EndogenousMetabolite, Endogenous Metabolite, β-maltose
Field of Research
Metabolism Research, Pharmacology & Drug Discovery
Purity
98.11% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
DMSO:237 mg/mL (692.38 mM)
Smiles
OC[C@@H] (O) [C@@H] (O[C@H]1O[C@H] (CO) [C@@H] (O) [C@H] (O) [C@H]1O) [C@H] (O) [C@@H] (O) C=O
Molecular Formula
C12H22O11
Molecular Weight
342.30
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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