Maltose

SKU: orb1310471

Description

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.

Research Area

Metabolism Research, Pharmacology & Drug Discovery

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 69-79-4
• MW: 342.30
• Purity: 99.94% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁
• 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
• Target: Endogenous Metabolite
• Solubility: DMSO:237 mg/mL (692.38 mM)

Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

b-maltose, Beta-maltose, D-Maltose, malt sugar, maltobiose, Maltose, EndogenousMetabolite, Endogenous Metabolite, β-maltose

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

181526