Description

6-o-α-D-Mannopyranosyl-D-Mannose is a specific disaccharide sugar composed of two mannose units. This high-purity carbohydrate derivative is valued for its role as a key intermediate and reference standard in advanced biochemical research and development. It is primarily utilized by the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life science industries for applications in glycobiology, vaccine development, and diagnostic reagent formulation.

Application

• Glycobiology Research: Serves as a critical substrate or standard for studying enzyme kinetics, carbohydrate-protein interactions, and glycosylation pathways.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Used as a building block or intermediate in the synthesis of complex oligosaccharides for novel therapeutics and vaccines.
• Diagnostic Reagents: Employed in the formulation of calibration standards and components for diagnostic assays targeting specific carbohydrate structures.
• Biochemical Tools: Acts as a ligand or inhibitor in studies of lectins, antibodies, and other carbohydrate-binding proteins.
• Standards and Calibration: Provides a high-purity reference material for analytical methods such as HPLC, LC-MS, and NMR in quality control laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-o-α-D-Mannopyranosyl-D-Mannose
CAS No.	6614-35-3
Molecular Formula	C12H22O11
Molecular Weight	342.30 g/mol
Synonyms	6-O-α-D-Mannopyranosyl-D-mannose; α-D-Manp-(1→6)-D-Man; D-Mannose, 6-O-α-D-mannopyranosyl-; 1,6-α-D-Mannobiose; α-D-Mannosyl-(1→6)-D-mannose; 6-α-Mannosylmannose; Man-α1,6-Man; (α1→6) Mannobiose
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-o-α-D-Mannopyranosyl-D-Mannose is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation (IR, NMR), to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results is provided with every shipment.

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 water.

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	≤ 5.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details

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