Description

Maltohexaoseeicosaacetate is a fully acetylated derivative of maltohexaose, a six-unit glucose oligosaccharide. This chemical modification significantly enhances its stability and solubility in organic solvents, making it a valuable intermediate for advanced synthetic chemistry. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments specializing in carbohydrate chemistry, pharmaceutical development, and material science. The compound serves as a crucial building block for synthesizing complex glycoconjugates and functionalized polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in the development of carbohydrate-based therapeutics and prodrugs.
• Glycoconjugate Synthesis: Acts as a protected sugar donor or acceptor for creating complex oligosaccharides and glycoconjugates for biological studies.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or precursor for developing biodegradable polymers, hydrogels, and specialty coatings.
• Analytical Standard: Employed as a high-purity reference standard in HPLC and mass spectrometry for carbohydrate analysis and method validation.
• Enzymology Studies: Used as a substrate to study the activity and specificity of glycosidases and transglycosylases.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Functionalized to create probes for studying carbohydrate-protein interactions and cell surface labeling.

Basic Information

Product Name	Maltohexaoseeicosaacetate
CAS No.	132244-72-5
Molecular Formula	C72H98O49
Molecular Weight	1683.51 g/mol
Synonyms	α-Maltohexaose eicosaacetate; Maltohexaose 20-acetate; Eicosa-O-acetylmaltohexaose; Hexa-O-α-D-glucopyranosyl-α-D-glucopyranose eicosaacetate; Acetylated Maltohexaose; Peracetylated Maltohexaose; Maltohexaose Peracetate; 1,2,3,4,6-Penta-O-acetyl-α-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→4)-1,2,3,6-tetra-O-acetyl-α-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→4)-1,2,3,6-tetra-O-acetyl-α-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→4)-1,2,3,6-tetra-O-acetyl-α-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→4)-1,2,3,6-tetra-O-acetyl-α-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→4)-1,2,3,6-tetra-O-acetyl-D-glucopyranose
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Quality Control

Our Maltohexaoseeicosaacetate is produced under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and development. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and spectroscopic methods for structural confirmation. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 moisture absorption, which may affect stability and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines
Specific Rotation	Contact for details

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