Description

Maltotridecaose CAS NO 100307-91-3 is a defined oligosaccharide consisting of thirteen glucose units linked by α-1,4 glycosidic bonds. This high-purity carbohydrate standard is critical for research and industrial applications requiring precise molecular weight and structural uniformity. It serves as an essential reference material for analytical laboratories in the food, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology sectors, enabling accurate calibration and method validation.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: For calibrating and validating HPLC, HPAEC-PAD, and mass spectrometry methods in carbohydrate analysis.
• Enzyme Substrate & Kinetics Studies: Used to study the activity and specificity of amylases, glucoamylases, and other starch-degrading enzymes.
• Food Science Research: Investigating starch digestion, glycemic index modeling, and the functional properties of complex carbohydrates.
• Pharmaceutical Excipient Development: As a model compound for studying drug-carrier interactions and controlled-release matrix systems.
• Biotechnology Reagent: In the development of diagnostic assays and biosensors targeting specific carbohydrate sequences.
• Nutritional Research: For in-vitro and in-vivo studies on prebiotic effects and dietary fiber metabolism.

Basic Information

Product Name	Maltotridecaose
CAS No.	100307-91-3
Molecular Formula	C78H134O67
Molecular Weight	2103.82 g/mol
Synonyms	Maltotridecaose; α-Maltotridecaose; D-Maltotridecaose; Maltooligosaccharide DP13; 1,4-α-D-Glucotridecaose; Amylotridecaose; Maltotrisaccharide (incorrect but common); Maltotridecose; α-1,4-Maltotridecaose; Glucotridecaose
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Quality Control

Our Maltotridecaose is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch is characterized using advanced analytical techniques to ensure structural integrity and purity, meeting the stringent requirements for research-grade biochemicals. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Allow the sealed container to reach room temperature before opening to prevent condensation and moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0% (as Maltotridecaose)
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 5.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1 %

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