Description

Neocarrabiose is a well-defined disaccharide sugar derived from the hydrolysis of carrageenan, a natural polysaccharide extracted from red seaweed. This high-purity compound serves as a critical reference standard and building block for advanced biochemical research and product development. It is essential for scientists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and food science industries who require precise molecular tools for analytical method validation, structure-activity relationship studies, and the synthesis of novel bioactive compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used for the identification, purity testing, and quantification of carrageenan and its derivatives in drug formulations and quality control laboratories.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a substrate or intermediate in enzymatic studies, metabolic pathway analysis, and the investigation of carbohydrate-protein interactions.
• Nutraceutical Development: Employed in research for developing functional foods and dietary supplements, studying the prebiotic effects and health benefits of specific oligosaccharides.
• Food Science & Analysis: Acts as a calibration standard in chromatographic methods (HPLC, GC) to analyze carrageenan content and structure in food products for compliance and labeling.
• Cosmetic Ingredient Research: Investigated for its potential functional properties, such as moisture retention or texture modification, in advanced skincare and personal care formulations.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Provides a pure compound for university and institutional research projects focused on carbohydrate chemistry, marine bioresources, and glycobiology.

Basic Information

Product Name	Neocarrabiose
CAS No.	6215-96-9
Molecular Formula	C12H20O11
Molecular Weight	340.28 g/mol
Synonyms	4-O-β-D-Galactopyranosyl-3,6-anhydro-D-galactose; Carrabiose; D-Neocarrabiose; 3,6-Anhydro-4-O-β-D-galactopyranosyl-D-galactose; β-D-Galactopyranosyl-(1→4)-3,6-anhydro-D-galactose; Carrageenan disaccharide; Neo-carrabiose
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Neocarrabiose is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as identification, assay purity, and impurity profile. We support compliance with relevant industry standards for laboratory chemicals and can provide material for qualification against pharmacopeial methods upon request.

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). The container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent absorption of moisture, which can affect stability and analytical results.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Specific Optical Rotation	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 1.0%
Microbial Limits	Contact for details

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