Description

Fructose-Asparagine (Mixture Of Diastereomers) is a chemically defined carbohydrate-amino acid conjugate, a key intermediate in the Maillard reaction pathway. This compound is of significant interest for research and development in flavor chemistry and advanced glycation end-product (AGE) studies. It serves as a critical building block and reference standard for scientists and manufacturers in the food science, nutraceutical, and biochemical research sectors.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Research: As a precursor in the Maillard reaction for studying and developing novel savory flavors, meaty notes, and complex aroma profiles.
• Food Science & Process Chemistry: Investigation of browning reactions, caramelization processes, and the formation of color and flavor in thermally processed foods.
• Biochemical & Biomedical Research: Used as a model compound in studies of advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) and their implications in nutrition, aging, and metabolic diseases.
• Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for HPLC, LC-MS, or NMR in quality control and method development laboratories.
• Nutraceutical & Functional Food Development: Research into bioactive compounds and the health-impacting molecules formed during food processing.
• Academic & Synthetic Chemistry: A valuable starting material or intermediate for the organic synthesis of more complex glycated molecules and specialized derivatives.

Basic Information

Product Name	Fructose-Asparagine (Mixture Of Diastereomers)
CAS No.	34393-27-6
Molecular Formula	C10H18N2O8
Molecular Weight	294.26 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Deoxy-1-(L-asparaginyl)-D-fructose; D-Fructose-L-asparagine adduct; Amadori compound of fructose and asparagine; Fructosylasparagine; N-(1-Deoxy-D-fructos-1-yl)-L-asparagine; Maillard Reaction Product (Fructose-Asparagine); 1-(L-Asparaginyl)-1-deoxy-D-fructose
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of Fructose-Asparagine is produced and controlled under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure identity, purity, and consistency for research and development purposes. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) including results for assay, chiral purity, and specific impurities is available for each lot upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is sealed after each use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

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

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