Description

6-o-α-D-Galactopyranosyl-β-D-Fructofuranosyl α-D-Glucopyranoside CAS NO 470-57-5 is a high-purity trisaccharide, commonly known as raffinose, which serves as a key functional carbohydrate in various industrial and research applications. Its value lies in its role as a non-digestible oligosaccharide and a well-defined standard for analytical and biochemical studies. This product is essential for manufacturers and researchers in the pharmaceutical, food science, and biotechnology sectors, where precise carbohydrate chemistry is critical.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Excipient: Used as a stabilizer, bulking agent, or cryoprotectant in lyophilized (freeze-dried) formulations and biopharmaceutical products.
• Food & Beverage Industry: Functions as a prebiotic dietary fiber and a low-calorie sweetener in functional foods and health supplements.
• Research & Diagnostic Reagent: Serves as a critical standard and substrate in carbohydrate analysis, enzymatic assays, and metabolic pathway studies.
• Microbiology & Fermentation: Acts as a selective carbon source in microbial culture media for the growth and study of specific bacterial strains.
• Cosmetic Formulations: Employed as a humectant and moisturizing agent in skin care products due to its hygroscopic properties.
• Plant Physiology Studies: Used in research to study sugar transport, seed desiccation tolerance, and carbohydrate metabolism in plants.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-o-α-D-Galactopyranosyl-β-D-Fructofuranosyl α-D-Glucopyranoside
CAS No.	470-57-5
Molecular Formula	C18H32O16
Molecular Weight	504.44 g/mol
Synonyms	Raffinose; Melitose; Melitriose; Gossypose; α-D-Galactosylsucrose; D-(+)-Raffinose pentahydrate; 6G-α-D-Galactosylsucrose; β-D-Fructofuranosyl O-α-D-galactopyranosyl-(1→6)-α-D-glucopyranoside
EINECS	207-432-0

Quality Control

Our 6-o-α-D-Galactopyranosyl-β-D-Fructofuranosyl α-D-Glucopyranoside is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for pharmaceutical and food-grade applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and specific impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry conditions to prevent caking and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Specific Rotation	+104° to +106° (c=4 in H2O)
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm
Microbial Limits	Meets standard for dietary ingredients

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