D-(+)-Trehalose dihydrate
SIGMA/T9531 - from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, ≥99%
Synonym: 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 |
assay | ≥99% |
biological source | Saccharomyces cerevisiae |
form | powder |
InChI | 1S/C12H22O11.2H2O/c13-1-3 |
InChI key | DPVHGFAJLZWDOC-PVXXTIHASA |
mp | 97-99 °C |
optical activity | [α]20/D 174 to 182 °, c = 7% (w/v) in water |
Quality Level | 300 ![]() |
SMILES string | [H]O[H].[H]O[H].OC[C@H]1O |
technique(s) | HPLC: suitable |
Application: | Use as a cryoprotectant in a variety of cell freezing media. |
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. |
Packaging: | 10 mg in glass bottle |
Packaging: | 2.5, 25 kg in poly drum |
Packaging: | 5, 10, 25, 100, 500 g in poly bottle |
Preparation Note: | Prepared by ion exchange chromatography. |
Quality: | Reduced metal ion content. |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
Purity | ≥99% |
mp | 97-99 °C |
UNSPSC | 12352201 |