Description

B-Neocarrabiose is a specific, high-purity disaccharide derivative of carrageenan, a sulfated polysaccharide extracted from red seaweed. This compound serves as a crucial reference standard and building block for advanced research and development in carbohydrate chemistry and glycobiology. It is essential for scientists and manufacturers requiring precise molecular tools for structural analysis, enzymatic studies, and the synthesis of complex oligosaccharides. Key industries that utilize this material include pharmaceutical research, nutraceutical development, and specialized food science applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used for the identification, purity testing, and quantification of carrageenan-derived compounds in drug development and quality control laboratories.
• Enzymatic Substrate: Acts as a specific substrate for studying the activity, kinetics, and inhibition of carrageenases and other carbohydrate-active enzymes.
• Glycobiology Research: Serves as a fundamental building block for synthesizing defined oligosaccharide structures to investigate carbohydrate-protein interactions and cell signaling pathways.
• Nutraceutical Analysis: Employed in the analytical characterization and standardization of carrageenan-based dietary supplements and functional food ingredients.
• Food Science Research: Used to study the structure-function relationship of carrageenan fractions, aiding in the development of improved food textures and stabilizers.
• Biomaterial Development: Investigated as a precursor for creating novel, biocompatible hydrogels and scaffolds with tailored properties for medical applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	B-Neocarrabiose
CAS No.	79297-08-8
Molecular Formula	C12H20O16S2 · xH2O
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	4-O-β-D-Galactopyranosyl-3,6-anhydro-α-D-galactopyranose; β-Neocarrabiose; Carrabiose; D-Carrabiose; Neocarrabiose sulfate; Carrageenan disaccharide; κ-Carrageenan disaccharide; 3,6-Anhydro-4-O-β-D-galactopyranosyl-α-D-galactopyranose
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our B-Neocarrabiose is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, suitable for research and analytical applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

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) and must be kept in a desiccated environment to maintain stability and purity. For long-term storage, consider sealing under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm

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