Description

6-o-β-D-Glucopyranosyl-D-Glucopyranose is a specific disaccharide sugar derivative, also known as a glucosylglucose. This compound is valued for its role as a biochemical intermediate and reference standard in carbohydrate research and analytical chemistry. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, pharmaceutical development labs, and specialty chemical manufacturers involved in glycoscience, enzymology, and metabolic pathway studies.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a substrate or intermediate in enzymatic studies, particularly for glycosyltransferases and hydrolases.
• Analytical Standard: Serves as a high-purity reference standard for HPLC, LC-MS, and other chromatographic methods in carbohydrate analysis.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Investigated as a potential building block or precursor in the synthesis of novel glycoconjugates or prodrugs.
• Nutritional Science: Studied for its digestibility and metabolic properties as a component of complex carbohydrates.
• Enzyme Characterization: Employed to assay the activity and specificity of enzymes involved in starch or glycogen metabolism.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	6-o-β-D-Glucopyranosyl-D-Glucopyranose
CAS No.	5996-00-9
Molecular Formula	C12H22O11
Molecular Weight	342.30 g/mol
Synonyms	6-O-β-D-Glucopyranosyl-D-glucopyranose; 6-O-β-D-Glucosyl-D-glucose; β-Gentiobiose; D-Gentiobiose; 6-O-β-D-Glucopyranosyl-D-glucose; Amygdalinose; 6-O-(β-D-Glucopyranosyl)-D-glucopyranose; 6-β-Glucosylglucose
EINECS	227-850-4

Quality Control

Our 6-o-β-D-Glucopyranosyl-D-Glucopyranose is produced under a rigorous quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to ensure high chemical purity and identity, with specifications suitable for research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and identification tests is provided with every shipment.

Storage

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

Specification

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

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