Description

o-β-D-Galactopyranosyl-(1-4)-o-β-D-Glucopyranosyl-(1-4)-D-Glucose is a defined oligosaccharide, specifically a trisaccharide, known for its structural role in complex carbohydrates. This high-purity compound is critical for research and development in life sciences, where precise molecular structures are required. It serves as a valuable standard and intermediate for scientists in pharmaceutical development, nutritional biochemistry, and analytical chemistry.

Application

• Biochemical Research Standard: Used as a high-purity reference standard for chromatographic analysis (HPLC, GC) and mass spectrometry to identify and quantify complex sugars.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Acts as a key building block or precursor in the synthesis of novel glycoconjugates, drug candidates, and diagnostic agents.
• Nutritional Science Studies: Employed in research to study carbohydrate digestion, prebiotic activity, and the metabolic pathways of specific oligosaccharides.
• Enzyme Substrate: Serves as a specific substrate for enzymatic assays to study the activity and kinetics of glycosidases and glycosyltransferases.
• Cell Culture & Microbiology: Utilized in defined media formulations for studying microbial fermentation or cell growth requirements.
• Glycobiology Reagent: Essential for probing carbohydrate-protein interactions, cell signaling, and the development of carbohydrate-based vaccines.

Basic Information

Product Name	o-β-D-Galactopyranosyl-(1-4)-o-β-D-Glucopyranosyl-(1-4)-D-Glucose
CAS No.	90025-36-8
Molecular Formula	C18H32O16
Molecular Weight	504.44 g/mol
Synonyms	4'-β-D-Galactosyl-lactose; β-D-Galactopyranosyl-(1→4)-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→4)-D-glucose; O-β-D-Galactopyranosyl-(1→4)-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→4)-D-glucopyranose; Lacto-N-triose II; LNT II; Gal(β1-4)Glc(β1-4)Glc; Trisaccharide Galβ1-4Glcβ1-4Glc
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of our o-β-D-Galactopyranosyl-(1-4)-o-β-D-Glucopyranosyl-(1-4)-D-Glucose is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure identity, purity, and consistency for your critical research applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) including HPLC purity, optical rotation, and spectroscopic identification is supplied with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). For long-term storage, consider desiccated conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (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.