Description

Kojibiose is a naturally occurring disaccharide sugar composed of two glucose molecules linked by a unique α-1,2-glycosidic bond. This specific structural configuration makes it a valuable biochemical tool and a compound of significant interest in advanced research and development. It serves as a critical substrate and reference standard for enzymology, carbohydrate chemistry, and metabolic studies. Key industries that utilize this high-purity compound include pharmaceutical R&D, biotechnology, and specialized fine chemical synthesis.

Application

• Enzymatic Research: Used as a specific substrate for studying the activity and kinetics of α-glucosidases and other carbohydrate-active enzymes.
• Biochemical Standard: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for chromatography (HPLC, GC) and spectroscopy in quality control laboratories.
• Glycobiology Studies: Employed in research investigating carbohydrate metabolism, biosynthesis pathways, and glycosylation processes.
• Prebiotic & Functional Food Research: Investigated for its potential prebiotic properties and role in modulating gut microbiota in nutritional science.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Acts as a chiral building block or precursor in the synthesis of more complex bioactive molecules and glycoconjugates.
• Diagnostic Reagent Development: Utilized in the formulation of diagnostic kits and assays for enzyme deficiency disorders.

Basic Information

Product Name	Kojibiose
CAS No.	2140-29-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁
Molecular Weight	342.30 g/mol
Synonyms	α-D-Glucopyranosyl-(1→2)-D-glucopyranose; 2-O-α-D-Glucopyranosyl-D-glucose; O-α-D-Glucopyranosyl-(1→2)-D-glucopyranose; Kojibiose; 1,2-α-D-Glucosylglucose; D-Kojibiose
EINECS	218-378-5

Quality Control

Our Kojibiose is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards for fine chemicals, and specifications can be tailored to meet specific research-grade or analytical standard requirements.

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); ensure the container is sealed tightly after each use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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