Description

Mannobiose CAS NO 15548-43-3 is a disaccharide sugar composed of two mannose units, serving as a crucial biochemical building block and research tool. Its defined structure makes it an essential standard and intermediate for studying carbohydrate metabolism, enzymatic activity, and glycobiology. This high-purity compound is primarily needed by research institutions, diagnostic manufacturers, and biotechnology companies developing novel therapeutics and analytical methods.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a standard and substrate in enzymatic studies, particularly for mannosidases and glycosyltransferases.
• Glycobiology & Drug Development: Serves as a key intermediate and building block for the synthesis of complex oligosaccharides and glycoconjugates.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: Employed in the formulation of assay kits and reagents for carbohydrate analysis and metabolic disorder testing.
• Nutritional Science: Studied as a potential prebiotic component and for understanding dietary carbohydrate digestion.
• Microbiology: Utilized in culture media and studies of bacterial metabolism that involve mannose-containing polysaccharides.
• Quality Control & Standardization: Acts as a certified reference material (CRM) for analytical method validation in pharmaceutical and food industries.

Basic Information

Product Name	Mannobiose
CAS No.	15548-43-3
Molecular Formula	C12H22O11
Molecular Weight	342.30 g/mol
Synonyms	4-O-α-D-Mannopyranosyl-D-mannose; α-D-Manp-(1→4)-D-Man; D-Mannobiose; Mannose disaccharide; 1,4-α-D-Mannobiose; O-α-D-Mannopyranosyl-(1→4)-D-mannopyranose; β-Mannobiose (for the β-linked isomer); Contact for additional trade names.
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Mannobiose is produced and tested under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and industrial applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We can supply material that meets specifications for use as a biochemical reagent and can provide support for regulatory documentation upon request.

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). To maintain stability and prevent clumping or decomposition, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment and allowed to equilibrate to room temperature before opening.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Microbial Limits	Contact for details

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