Description

Maltopentaose is a well-defined oligosaccharide consisting of five glucose units linked by α-1,4 glycosidic bonds. This high-purity carbohydrate standard is critical for research, calibration, and quality control in analytical laboratories. It serves as an essential reference material for scientists and manufacturers in the food, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology industries requiring precise carbohydrate analysis.

Application

• Analytical Standard & Calibration: Primary use as a high-purity reference standard for HPLC, HPAEC-PAD, and other chromatographic methods in carbohydrate analysis.
• Enzyme Substrate & Research: Used as a specific substrate to study the activity, kinetics, and inhibition of enzymes like α-amylase, glucoamylase, and other starch-degrading enzymes.
• Food Science & Nutrition Research: Employed in metabolic studies, glycemic index research, and the development of functional foods and prebiotics.
• Pharmaceutical Excipient Development: Investigated for its potential as a stabilizer, carrier, or functional component in drug formulation and delivery systems.
• Biotechnology & Fermentation: Acts as a defined carbon source in microbial fermentation processes and cell culture media optimization.
• Quality Control (QC) in Starch & Sweetener Industries: Essential for verifying the oligosaccharide profile and purity of maltodextrins, syrups, and other starch hydrolysates.

Basic Information

Product Name	Maltopentaose
CAS No.	1668-09-3
Molecular Formula	C30H52O26
Molecular Weight	828.73 g/mol
Synonyms	O-α-D-Glucopyranosyl-(1→4)-O-α-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→4)-O-α-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→4)-O-α-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→4)-D-glucose; α-Maltopentaose; D-(+)-Maltopentaose; Amylopentaose; Maltooligopentaose; 1,4-α-D-Glucopentaose; Pentamaltose; Contact for additional synonyms.
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Quality Control

Our Maltopentaose is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for analytical and research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identification, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards for laboratory reagents and reference materials.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent absorption of moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content	≤ 5.0%
Specific Rotation	+175° to +185°
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.