Description

D-(+)-Cellotriose is a well-defined, high-purity trisaccharide derived from cellulose, serving as a critical standard and reagent in carbohydrate research and analytical chemistry. This compound is essential for scientists and manufacturers requiring precise molecular tools to study enzymatic activity, carbohydrate metabolism, and polymer structure. It is primarily utilized in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and food science industries for research, quality control, and process development.

Application

• Biochemical Research Standard: Used as a reference standard in HPLC, LC-MS, and other analytical methods for the identification and quantification of cello-oligosaccharides.
• Enzyme Substrate & Assay Development: Serves as a specific substrate for studying the kinetics and mechanisms of cellulases, β-glucosidases, and other glycosyl hydrolases.
• Carbohydrate Chemistry Synthesis: Acts as a key building block or intermediate in the chemical and enzymatic synthesis of more complex oligosaccharides and glycoconjugates.
• Pharmaceutical Excipient Research: Investigated for its potential functional properties in drug formulation and delivery systems.
• Food & Nutritional Science: Employed in studies of dietary fiber, prebiotic activity, and the metabolic breakdown of non-digestible carbohydrates.
• Quality Control in Bioprocessing: Used to calibrate instruments and validate analytical methods in industries producing or utilizing cellulolytic enzymes.

Basic Information

Product Name	D-(+)-Cellotriose
CAS No.	33404-34-1
Molecular Formula	C18H32O16
Molecular Weight	504.44 g/mol
Synonyms	Cellotriose; D-Cellotriose; β-D-Glucopyranosyl-(1→4)-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→4)-D-glucose; 4-O-β-D-Glucopyranosyl-4-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-D-glucose; Cellodextrin DP3; Cello-oligosaccharide (DP3); (1→4)-β-D-Glucotriose
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our D-(+)-Cellotriose is produced under a stringent quality management system 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, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry guidelines to support your compliance needs.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content	≤ 5.0%
Specific Optical Rotation	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.5%

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