Description

6-o-α-D-Galactopyranosyl-D-Glucose Monohydrate is a high-purity carbohydrate derivative, also known as melibiose monohydrate, valued for its specific stereochemistry and functional properties. This compound is essential for research and development in life sciences, serving as a critical standard, substrate, or intermediate. It is primarily needed by manufacturers and researchers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and food science industries for applications ranging from enzymatic studies to specialty ingredient synthesis.

Application

• Biochemical Research & Standard: Used as a reference standard in chromatography (HPLC, GC) and as a substrate for studying α-galactosidase enzyme activity and kinetics.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Employed as an intermediate or excipient in the synthesis of specialized drug formulations and diagnostic agents.
• Food & Nutritional Science: Acts as a model compound for investigating digestibility, prebiotic potential, and the metabolic pathways of disaccharides.
• Microbiology & Fermentation: Serves as a selective carbon source in microbial culture media for the growth and study of specific bacterial strains.
• Diagnostic Reagents: Utilized in the formulation of kits and reagents for clinical diagnostics, particularly in enzyme-linked assays.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-o-α-D-Galactopyranosyl-D-Glucose Monohydrate
CAS No.	66009-10-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁ · H₂O
Molecular Weight	360.31 g/mol
Synonyms	Melibiose Monohydrate; 6-O-α-D-Galactopyranosyl-D-glucose Monohydrate; α-D-Galactopyranosyl-(1→6)-D-Glucose Monohydrate; D-(+)-Melibiose Monohydrate; 6-O-α-D-Galactosyl-D-glucose Monohydrate; 6-α-Galactosylglucose Monohydrate
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Quality Control

Our 6-o-α-D-Galactopyranosyl-D-Glucose Monohydrate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification, assay, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test 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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a low-humidity environment to prevent moisture absorption and caking.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0% (anhydrous basis)
Water Content (KF)	4.5% - 5.5%
Specific Optical Rotation	+129° to +135° (c=4 in H₂O)
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Microbial Limits	Meets standard specifications

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