Description

Maltodecaose is a well-defined oligosaccharide composed of ten glucose units linked primarily by α-1,4 glycosidic bonds. This product matters as a high-purity, standardized carbohydrate reference material and functional ingredient, offering consistent molecular weight and structure for precise applications. It is needed by research institutions, pharmaceutical developers, and food science laboratories for use as a calibration standard, a model substrate for enzymatic studies, and a controlled-release carbohydrate matrix.

Application

• Biochemical & Pharmaceutical Research: Serves as a critical standard for calibrating size-exclusion chromatography (SEC) and gel permeation chromatography (GPC) systems used to analyze polysaccharides and other polymers.
• Enzyme Kinetics Studies: Acts as a specific substrate for investigating the activity, specificity, and inhibition of amylases, glucosidases, and other carbohydrate-active enzymes.
• Food Science & Nutrition: Used in the development of specialized nutritional products and as a model compound to study starch digestion, glycemic response, and prebiotic effects of defined oligosaccharides.
• Reference Material Production: Employed by certified reference material (CRM) producers to create authenticated standards for quality control in the food and pharmaceutical industries.
• Cosmetic Formulations: Functions as a humectant and texture-modifying agent in high-precision skincare and haircare products requiring consistent molecular properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Maltodecaose
CAS No.	6082-21-9
Molecular Formula	C60H102O51
Molecular Weight	1621.42 g/mol
Synonyms	Maltodecose; α-Maltodecaose; D-(+)-Maltodecaose; Maltooligosaccharide DP10; Malto-oligosaccharide (DP10); α-1,4-Maltodecaose; Amylodecaose; O-α-D-Glucopyranosyl-(1→4)-O-α-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→4)-O-α-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→4)-O-α-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→4)-O-α-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→4)-O-α-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→4)-O-α-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→4)-O-α-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→4)-D-glucopyranose
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Maltodecaose is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and analytical applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identification, and impurity profiles. We support compliance with relevant standards for high-purity biochemical reagents.

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). Ensure the container is sealed immediately after use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect purity and stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0% (as Maltodecaose)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0 %
Specific Optical Rotation	+180° to +200° (c=1 in H2O)
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1 %
Microbiological Enumeration	Contact for details

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