Description

Maltose is a disaccharide sugar composed of two glucose units, widely recognized for its role as a fermentable carbohydrate and a key intermediate in starch hydrolysis. Its high purity and consistent quality make it a critical ingredient for ensuring product stability and performance in demanding industrial and food processes. This product is essential for manufacturers in the food & beverage, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology sectors seeking a reliable and versatile sugar source.

Application

• Food & Beverage Industry: Used as a sweetener, fermentation substrate in brewing and baking, and a texturizing agent in confectionery and dairy products.
• Pharmaceuticals: Serves as an excipient in tablet formulations, a stabilizer in lyophilized products, and a nutrient component in microbial culture media.
• Biotechnology & Fermentation: Acts as a primary carbon source for the cultivation of microorganisms and in industrial fermentation processes for enzyme and antibiotic production.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed as a starting material or intermediate in the synthesis of specialty chemicals and biochemicals.
• Animal Feed: Incorporated as an energy-rich component in specialized feed formulations.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Functions as a humectant and skin-conditioning agent in various cosmetic formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Maltose
CAS No.	16984-36-4
Molecular Formula	C12H22O11
Molecular Weight	342.30 g/mol
Synonyms	4-O-α-D-Glucopyranosyl-D-glucose; Maltobiose; Malt Sugar; Amylomaltose; D-Maltose; Maltose Monohydrate; β-Maltose
EINECS	241-004-6

Quality Control

Our Maltose is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch is tested to ensure it meets specifications for identity, purity, and safety, aligning with standards such as Food Chemical Codex (FCC) and USP-NF where applicable. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent moisture absorption and caking.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Rotation	+130° to +136°
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Microbiological Analysis	Meets standard criteria

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