Description

Agarotriose is a specific oligosaccharide derived from agarose, a key polysaccharide found in red algae. This compound serves as a valuable reference standard and biochemical tool for research into carbohydrate-active enzymes and complex polysaccharide structures. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the life sciences, pharmaceutical development, and specialty chemical sectors. Its defined structure makes it essential for analytical method development and quality control in related bioprocesses.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a precise substrate or standard for studying agarase enzymes, carbohydrate metabolism, and glycobiology pathways.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Serves as a critical reference material in the analysis and quality control of agarose-based products and heparin-related compounds.
• Diagnostic Reagents: Employed in the formulation and calibration of diagnostic kits and assays that target specific carbohydrate structures.
• Food Science Research: Acts as a model compound for investigating the breakdown of food-grade gums and thickeners, aiding in texture and stability studies.
• Enzyme Characterization: Essential for determining the activity, specificity, and kinetics of various glycosyl hydrolases and lyases.
• Standards and Metrology: Provides a high-purity calibrant for chromatographic (HPLC, HPAEC-PAD) and spectroscopic analyses in academic and industrial laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Agarotriose
CAS No.	155015-96-6
Molecular Formula	C18H30O15
Molecular Weight	486.42 g/mol
Synonyms	O-β-D-Galactopyranosyl-(1→4)-3,6-anhydro-α-L-galactopyranosyl-(1→3)-D-galactose; Agarose-derived trisaccharide; 3,6-Anhydro-α-L-galactopyranosyl-(1→3)-β-D-galactopyranosyl-(1→4)-3,6-anhydro-L-galactose (related structure); Neoagarotriose; α-Neoagarotriose; Agarooligosaccharide; AGOS
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Agarotriose is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and spectroscopic methods for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed batch-specific data are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the product should be stored in a cool, dry place, ideally at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). For long-term stability, consider storing under desiccant or in a nitrogen atmosphere to prevent moisture uptake and potential degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm

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