Description

D-(+)-Cellobiose is a disaccharide sugar derived from the hydrolysis of cellulose, serving as a fundamental building block in carbohydrate chemistry and biotechnology. Its high purity and defined structure make it an essential standard and reagent for research and industrial processes requiring precise sugar analysis and enzymatic studies. This compound is critical for manufacturers and researchers in the pharmaceutical, food science, and biofuel sectors, where it is used as a biochemical precursor, a substrate for enzyme assays, and a model compound for studying cellulose degradation.

Application

• Biochemical Research & Standard: Used as a high-purity analytical standard in HPLC and GC for carbohydrate quantification and as a substrate for studying β-glucosidase and cellulase enzyme kinetics.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Employed as an excipient or a starting material in the synthesis of specialized carbohydrates and glycoconjugates for drug discovery.
• Food & Flavor Science: Acts as a mild sweetener and a texturizing agent in specialty food products, and is used in research to understand Maillard reaction pathways.
• Biofuel & Renewable Chemicals: Serves as a key intermediate and model compound in the research of cellulose-to-glucose conversion processes for bioethanol production.
• Microbiology & Fermentation: Utilized as a selective carbon source in microbial culture media to study bacterial and fungal metabolism of cellulosic materials.
• Cosmetic Formulations: Incorporated into skincare products for its humectant and moisturizing properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	D-(+)-Cellobiose
CAS No.	528-50-7
Molecular Formula	C12H22O11
Molecular Weight	342.30 g/mol
Synonyms	4-O-β-D-Glucopyranosyl-D-glucose; Cellobiose; D-Cellobiose; β-Cellobiose; Cellose; (+)-Cellobiose; Celbiose; 4-β-D-Glucosyl-D-glucose
EINECS	208-436-5

Quality Control

Our D-(+)-Cellobiose is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and industrial applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identification, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry guidelines, and specifications can be tailored to meet USP, FCC, or ACS-grade requirements upon request.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Optical Rotation	+34.0° to +36.0° (c=4 in H2O)
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Microbiological Enumeration	Contact for details

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