Description

Sophorose is a disaccharide sugar composed of two glucose units linked by a β-1,2-glycosidic bond, serving as a fundamental building block and biochemical intermediate. Its unique structural properties make it a valuable tool for research and a potential precursor in the synthesis of specialized carbohydrates and bioactive compounds. This high-purity material is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical industries, where precise molecular structures are critical for development and production.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a standard, substrate, or intermediate in enzymatic studies, metabolic pathway analysis, and glycobiology research.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Serves as a chiral starting material or precursor for the synthesis of novel glycosides, drug conjugates, and complex oligosaccharides with potential therapeutic applications.
• Enzyme Characterization: Acts as a specific substrate for β-glucosidases and other carbohydrate-active enzymes to study kinetics, inhibition, and mechanism of action.
• Standard Reference Material: Employed in analytical laboratories for method development, calibration, and quality control in carbohydrate analysis via HPLC, GC-MS, or NMR.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: A key intermediate in the chemical and chemoenzymatic synthesis of more complex oligosaccharides, surfactants, or specialty polymers.
• Nutritional & Microbiological Studies: Investigated for its role in prebiotic activity, microbial metabolism, and as a carbon source in fermentation media development.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sophorose
CAS No.	20429-79-2
Molecular Formula	C12H22O11
Molecular Weight	342.30 g/mol
Synonyms	β-D-Glucopyranosyl-(1→2)-D-glucopyranose; 2-O-β-D-Glucopyranosyl-D-glucose; D-(+)-Sophorose; Sophorobiose; Cellobiose isomer; 1,2-β-D-Glucobiose
EINECS	243-819-5

Quality Control

Every batch of Sophorose is produced and controlled under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical documentation to ensure the identity, purity, and consistency required for research and industrial applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity (typically by HPLC), identification (IR, NMR), and specific tests are available for each lot upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container should be kept sealed under anhydrous conditions to prevent absorption of water. Recommended long-term storage at 2-8°C.

Specification

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

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