D-(+)-Melibiose monohydrate, white powder
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Melibiose is a reducing disaccharide formed by an alpha-1,6 linkage between galactose and glucose (D-Gal-α(1→6)-D-Glc). It can be formed by invertase mediated hydrolysis of raffinose, which produces melibiose and fructose. Melibiose can be broken down into its component saccharides, glucose and galactose, by the enzyme alpha-galactosidase.
Melibiose has been used in a study to improve the preparation of benzoylated ethyl 1-thioglycosides. It has also been used in a study to investigate the effect of water plasticization on the molecular mobility and crystallization tendency of amorphous disaccharides.
Soluble in water (10% w/v).
Melibiose is a reducing disaccharide formed by an alpha-1,6 linkage between galactose and glucose (D-Gal-α(1→6)-D-Glc). It can be formed by invertase mediated hydrolysis of raffinose, which produces melibiose and fructose. Melibiose can be broken down into its component saccharides, glucose and galactose, by the enzyme Alpha-galactosidase.
Caution: Research Use Only (RUO).
Formula:
C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁·H₂O MW: 360.312 g/mol |
MDL Number:
MFCD00198188 CAS Number: 66009-10-7 |
Specification Test Results
Identity Test | Passes Test |
FTIR | Conforms to Standard |
Melting Point | 174 - 190°C |
Moisture Content | ≤5% |
Optical Rotation (c=4, water) | +135 ± 10° |
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