Description

3-Trehalosamine is a specialized amino sugar derivative of trehalose, a naturally occurring disaccharide. This compound is valued for its role as a biochemical precursor and building block in advanced carbohydrate chemistry and glycobiology research. It serves as a critical intermediate for the synthesis of novel glycoconjugates, glycomimetics, and pharmaceutical agents. Key industries that utilize this high-purity chemical include pharmaceutical R&D, biotechnology, and academic research institutions focused on metabolic studies and drug discovery.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral building block for the synthesis of novel antibiotics, antiviral agents, and other therapeutic glycoconjugates.
• Glycobiology Research: Used as a substrate or inhibitor in enzymatic studies to investigate carbohydrate metabolism and glycosylation pathways.
• Glycomimetics Development: Acts as a precursor for creating stable sugar analogs that mimic natural carbohydrates for drug design.
• Bioconjugation: Employed in the chemical modification of proteins, lipids, or other biomolecules to study cell-surface interactions and signaling.
• Diagnostic Reagent Synthesis: Utilized in the production of labeled sugars or probes for imaging and diagnostic assays.
• Cosmetic Ingredient Precursor: Investigated for the development of advanced moisturizing or skin-barrier enhancing agents due to its trehalose-derived structure.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Trehalosamine
CAS No.	75060-25-2
Molecular Formula	C12H23NO10
Molecular Weight	341.31 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Amino-3-deoxy-α,α-trehalose; 3-Deoxy-3-amino-α,α-trehalose; 3-Amino-3-deoxy-D-glucopyranosyl α-D-glucopyranoside; Trehalos-3-ylamine; O-α-D-Glucopyranosyl-(1→1)-α-D-3-amino-3-deoxyglucopyranose
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Trehalosamine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, optical rotation measurement, and spectroscopic identification (NMR, IR), to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming identity, purity, and conformance to specifications.

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 dry environment to prevent moisture absorption. For long-term storage, consider using desiccants.

Specification

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

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