Description

Maltosan Hexaacetate is a fully acetylated derivative of maltose, a disaccharide sugar. This chemical modification enhances its stability and alters its solubility profile, making it a valuable intermediate for advanced organic synthesis and material science. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for applications requiring specific carbohydrate-based building blocks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key starting material or protected synthon in the synthesis of complex glycoconjugates, prodrugs, and novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new generation, sugar-based surfactants, adjuvants, or bioactive molecules with targeted delivery properties.
• Material Science: Acts as a precursor for creating functional polymers, biodegradable plastics, or specialty coatings with tailored properties.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in enzymatic studies, as a substrate analog, or in the preparation of standards for analytical chromatography (HPLC, GC).
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Potential use as a precursor for the synthesis of specific aroma compounds or sweetener derivatives.
• Cosmetic Ingredient Synthesis: Can be utilized to produce novel emollients, moisturizing agents, or delivery systems in advanced cosmetic formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Maltosan Hexaacetate
CAS No.	28868-67-9
Molecular Formula	C24H34O17
Molecular Weight	594.52 g/mol
Synonyms	Maltose Hexaacetate; α-Maltose Octaacetate; 4-O-α-D-Glucopyranosyl-D-glucopyranose Octaacetate; Hexaacetyl Maltose; Maltose Octaacetate; D-(+)-Maltose Octaacetate; 1,2,3,6-Tetra-O-acetyl-4-O-(2,3,4,6-tetra-O-acetyl-α-D-glucopyranosyl)-β-D-glucopyranose
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Maltosan Hexaacetate is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification (IR, NMR), purity assay (HPLC), and impurity profiling to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistent quality.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect product stability and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details

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