Molekula
Isomaltose
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Isomaltose is a reducing disaccharide composed of two glucose units linked by an α(1→6) glycosidic bond, used mainly in biochemical research as a substrate for α-glucosidases such as sucrase-isomaltase and oligo-1,6-glucosidase and as a reference standard in carbohydrate analysis. It has a molecular formula of C12H22O11, a molecular weight of 342.3 g/mol, and is stable at ambient temperatures. CAS number: 499-40-1. Molekula supplies Isomaltose from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White powder |
| Water | ≤5.0% |
| Total plate count | ≤3000 CFU/g |
| pH | 4.0 -6.0 |
| Solubility | ≥99.0% |
| Sulphated Ash | ≤0.3% |
| Identification (IR) | Conforms to reference |
| E. Coli | ≤10 CFU/g |
| Mould & Yeast | ≤50 CFU/g |
| IMO content (On dry matter basis) | ≥90.0% |
| IG2 + P + IG3 content (On dry matter basis) | ≥45.0% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 90037915 |
| CAS Number | 499-40-1 |
| IUPAC Name | (3R,4S,5S,6R)-6-[[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxymethyl]oxane-2,3,4,5-tetrol |
| Molecular Formula | C12H22O11 |
| Molecular Weight | 342.3 |
| Exact Mass | 342.1162 |
| SMILES | C([C@@H]1[C@H]([C@@H]([C@H]([C@H](O1)OC[C@@H]2[C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](C(O2)O)O)O)O)O)O)O)O |
| InChIKey | DLRVVLDZNNYCBX-RTPHMHGBSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C12H22O11/c13-1-3-5(14)8(17)10(19)12(23-3)21-2-4-6(15)7(16)9(18)11(20)22-4/h3-20H,1-2H2/t3-,4-,5-,6-,7+,8+,9-,10-,11?,12+/m1/s1 |
| PubChem CID | 439193 |
| REACH Code | Y113 |
| HTS Code | 2940006000 |
| Tariff Code | 2940000080 |
Safety & GHS
Precautionary statements
- P264 Wash thoroughly after handling
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Quality certificates
Molekula Group is certified to ISO 9001:2015 (quality) and ISO 14001:2015 (environmental management), audited by a UKAS-accredited body. Both certificates are valid to 17 May 2028.
Synonyms
- 6-((3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl)oxymethyl)oxane-2,3,4,5-tetrol
- 6-O-alpha-D-glucopyranosyl-D-glucopyranose
- 6-O-alpha-D-Glucopyranosyl-D-glucose
- alpha-D-Glc-(1->6)-D-Glc
- alpha-D-Glcp-(1->6)-D-Glcp
- Brachiose
- D-Glucose, 6-O-alpha-D-glucopyranosyl-
- Glc| cent1, 6Glc
- GlyTouCan:G39326SA
Frequently asked questions
What is isomaltose used for?
Isomaltose is mainly used as a research biochemical, for example as a substrate for α-glucosidase enzymes such as sucrase-isomaltase and oligo-1,6-glucosidase, as a reference standard in carbohydrate analysis, and in studies of carbohydrate metabolism, where it occurs as a human and mouse metabolite.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of isomaltose?
The chemical formula of isomaltose is C12H22O11, with a molecular weight of 342.3 g/mol.
How should isomaltose be stored?
Isomaltose should be stored at ambient temperature, protected from moisture and light.
What grade of isomaltose is available?
Molekula supplies isomaltose in food-grade quality suitable for use in dietary and pharmaceutical applications.
Can Molekula supply isomaltose in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply isomaltose in bulk quantities; please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with an order of isomaltose?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and safety data sheet (SDS), with additional documentation available upon request.
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