Description

Chitobiose Dihydrochloride is a high-purity, chemically defined disaccharide derivative of chitin, essential for advanced biochemical research and development. This compound serves as a critical building block and reference standard for studying chitinase enzyme activity, carbohydrate-protein interactions, and glycosylation pathways. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life science sectors for drug discovery, diagnostic assay development, and the synthesis of complex glycoconjugates.

Application

• Enzyme Substrate & Inhibitor Studies: A key substrate for assaying and characterizing chitinase and lysozyme enzyme activity, kinetics, and inhibition.
• Biochemical Research Standard: Used as a high-purity reference standard in analytical chromatography (HPLC, LC-MS) for method development and validation.
• Glycobiology & Glycoengineering: Serves as a fundamental precursor or intermediate in the chemical and enzymatic synthesis of complex oligosaccharides and glycoconjugates.
• Pharmaceutical R&D: Employed in drug discovery programs targeting fungal infections and inflammatory diseases where chitin metabolism pathways are relevant.
• Diagnostic Development: Utilized in the development of diagnostic kits and assays for detecting specific carbohydrate-binding proteins or enzymes.
• Cell Culture & Microbiology: Applied in studies of microbial cell wall biosynthesis and as a potential modulator of immune cell responses in vitro.

Basic Information

Product Name	Chitobiose Dihydrochloride
CAS No.	577-76-4
Molecular Formula	C12H26Cl2N2O9
Molecular Weight	413.25 g/mol
Synonyms	N,N'-Diacetylchitobiose Dihydrochloride; Chitobiose HCl; 2-Acetamido-2-deoxy-4-O-(2-acetamido-2-deoxy-β-D-glucopyranosyl)-D-glucopyranose Dihydrochloride; 4-O-(2-Acetamido-2-deoxy-β-D-glucopyranosyl)-N-acetyl-D-glucosamine Dihydrochloride; (GlcNAc)2 Dihydrochloride; N,N'-Diacetyl-β-D-chitobioside Dihydrochloride; β-D-GlcNAc-(1→4)-D-GlcNAc Dihydrochloride
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Quality Control

Our Chitobiose Dihydrochloride is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment, identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, and specific tests for moisture content. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and results are provided to guarantee compliance with research-grade standards and support your regulatory documentation 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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under anhydrous conditions. For long-term stability, consider storing under an inert atmosphere in a desiccator.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
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.