Description

Laminarihexaose CAS NO 29842-30-6 is a defined oligosaccharide derived from laminarin, a β-glucan polysaccharide found in brown algae. This compound serves as a crucial reference standard and biochemical tool for research into carbohydrate metabolism and immune system modulation. It is essential for scientists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and life science research sectors who require high-purity, well-characterized oligosaccharides for analytical and developmental work.

Application

• Biochemical Research Standard: Used as a high-purity reference compound for calibrating analytical instruments like HPLC and mass spectrometry in carbohydrate analysis.
• Immunology Studies: Serves as a defined ligand for studying the interaction of β-glucans with immune cell receptors, such as Dectin-1, to elucidate immune response pathways.
• Enzyme Substrate: Acts as a specific substrate for researching the activity and kinetics of laminarinases, glucanases, and other carbohydrate-active enzymes.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Investigated for its potential immunomodulatory and prebiotic properties in the development of novel therapeutics and functional ingredients.
• Nutraceutical Research: Utilized in studies exploring the structure-activity relationship of β-glucans for enhancing dietary supplements and functional foods.
• Cell Biology: Employed in studies of carbohydrate-mediated cell signaling and as a tool for probing carbohydrate-binding proteins.

Basic Information

Product Name	Laminarihexaose
CAS No.	29842-30-6
Molecular Formula	C36H62O31
Molecular Weight	990.86 g/mol
Synonyms	Laminari-hexaose; β-(1→3)-Glucan hexasaccharide; (1→3)-β-D-Glucan hexamer; Laminarin hexasaccharide; β-1,3-Glucohexaose; Oligosaccharide from laminarin; Hexa-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→3)-D-glucopyranose; 6-O-β-D-Glucopyranosyl-β-(1→3)-glucopentaose
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Quality Control

Our Laminarihexaose 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 confirmation, and impurity profiles. We support compliance with relevant research and development standards, and specifications can be tailored to meet specific project requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at 2-8°C in a dry environment. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under anhydrous conditions to maintain stability and purity. Allow the sealed container to reach room temperature before opening to prevent condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines
Microbial Limits	< 1000 CFU/g

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