Description

3-o-α-D-Mannopyranosyl-D-Mannopyranose is a specific disaccharide sugar composed of two mannose units. This compound is of significant interest in biochemical research and pharmaceutical development due to its role as a structural motif in complex carbohydrates and glycoconjugates. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the life sciences, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology sectors for applications ranging from analytical standards to the synthesis of advanced glycoprobes and vaccine adjuvants.

Application

• Biochemical Research Standard: Serves as a high-purity reference standard for analytical methods like HPLC and mass spectrometry.
• Glycobiology Studies: Used as a substrate or intermediate in enzymatic studies and metabolic pathway research.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Acts as a key building block in the synthesis of complex oligosaccharides for drug discovery.
• Carbohydrate Chemistry: Employed in the chemical and enzymatic synthesis of novel glycoconjugates and probes.
• Diagnostic Reagent Development: Utilized in the formulation of reagents for detecting specific carbohydrate-binding proteins or antibodies.
• Nutritional Science Research: Investigated for its potential prebiotic properties and interactions with gut microbiota.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-o-α-D-Mannopyranosyl-D-Mannopyranose
CAS No.	23745-85-9
Molecular Formula	C12H22O11
Molecular Weight	342.30 g/mol
Synonyms	3-O-α-D-Mannopyranosyl-D-mannopyranose; α-D-Manp-(1→3)-D-Manp; D-Mannobiose; 3-O-α-D-Mannopyranosyl-D-mannose; 1,3-α-D-Mannobiose; α-D-Mannosyl-(1→3)-D-mannose; 3-α-Mannosylmannose
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-o-α-D-Mannopyranosyl-D-Mannopyranose is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles by methods such as HPLC, NMR, and optical rotation is provided with every shipment.

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) and must be kept under dry, inert conditions to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider desiccation.

Specification

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

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