Description

Cellohexaose is a defined, high-purity oligosaccharide derived from cellulose, serving as a critical reference standard and biochemical tool. This compound matters for its role in elucidating cellulose structure, degradation mechanisms, and enzyme specificity in advanced research and development. It is essential for scientists and manufacturers in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and biofuel industries who require precise substrates for analytical methods, enzymatic assays, and product development.

Application

• Enzymatic Research & Assay Development: Used as a specific substrate for studying cellulase and other carbohydrate-active enzymes to determine activity, kinetics, and inhibition.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity calibrant in chromatographic (HPLC, GC) and spectroscopic methods for quantifying cellulose-derived products or analyzing complex carbohydrate mixtures.
• Biomass & Biofuel Research: Employed in model studies to understand cellulose hydrolysis and saccharification processes for optimizing bioethanol and biochemical production.
• Pharmaceutical Excipient Studies: Investigated for its potential functional properties in drug formulation, such as a stabilizer or carrier in controlled-release systems.
• Food Science & Nutrition Research: Utilized in studies exploring dietary fiber, prebiotic effects, and the metabolic fate of non-digestible oligosaccharides.
• Material Science: Acts as a building block or model compound in developing novel bio-based polymers, nanomaterials, and functional surfaces.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cellohexaose
CAS No.	2478-35-5
Molecular Formula	C36H62O31
Molecular Weight	990.86 g/mol
Synonyms	Cellulose hexaose; β-D-Glucopyranose, oligomer; D-Glucose, oligomer with 1,4-β-D-glucosidic linkages; Cellooligohexaose; (1→4)-β-D-Glucan hexaose; Hexa-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→4)-D-glucopyranose; Cellulose oligosaccharide (DP6); DP6 Cellooligosaccharide
EINECS	219-603-5

Quality Control

Our Cellohexaose is produced under stringent conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity suitable for research applications. Quality is verified through a comprehensive suite of analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each 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). For long-term stability, consider storage under desiccant or in a dry atmosphere to prevent moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Specific Optical Rotation	Contact for details

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