D-(+)-Trehalose dihydrate
SIGMA/T5251 - ≥98.5% (HPLC), from Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Synonym: α,α-Trehalose dihydrate; D-Trehalose dihydrate; α,α-Trehalose; α-D-Glucopyranosyl-α-D-glucopyranoside
CAS Number: 6138-23-4
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C12H22O11 · 2H2O
Molecular Weight: 378.33
EC Number: 202-739-6
MDL Number: MFCD00071594
Linear Formula: C12H22O11 · 2H2O
Product Type: Chemical
| application(s) | agriculture agriculture cell analysis genomic analysis life science and biopharma |
| assay | ≥98.5% (HPLC) |
| biological source | Saccharomyces cerevisiae |
| form | powder |
| InChI | 1S/C12H22O11.2H2O/c13-1-3 |
| InChI key | DPVHGFAJLZWDOC-PVXXTIHASA |
| mp | 97-99 °C |
| optical activity | [α]/D 174 to 182 °, c = 1.0% (w/v) in water |
| Quality Level | 300  |
| SMILES string | [H]O[H].[H]O[H].OC[C@H]1O |
| technique(s) | cryopreservation: suitable |
| HPLC: suitable |
| Application: | • Use as a cryoprotectant in a variety of cell freezing media • Used in excipeint research |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Trehalose is a non-reducing sugar formed from two glucose units joined by a 1-1 alpha bond. It is thought to provide plants and animals with the ability to withstanding periods of dehydration. |
| Features and Benefits: | • Prepared from Saccharomyces cerevisiae • Suitable for use with HPLC and GC-MS(4) |
| General description: | D-(+)-Trehalose, a disaccharide, acts as a chemical chaperone and serves as a carbohydrate reserve in microorganisms. It functions as an osmolyte, safeguarding cells against various environmental stresses. Further, it also plays a crucial role in protein stabilization during freeze drying, making it a valuable asset in the areas of biochemical, cell culture, and excipient research |
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| Packaging: | 25, 100, 250 g in poly bottle |
| Preparation Note: | Prepared by the modified procedure of Payen, R., Can. J. Res., 27B, 749 (1949). |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | ≥98.5% (HPLC) |
| mp | 97-99 °C |
| UNSPSC | 12352201 |