α,β-Trehalose

CAS: 585-91-1

Ref. 3D-OT00157

Product Information

• Name: α,β-Trehalose
• Synonyms: Neotrehaloseα-D-Glucopyranosyl β-D-glucopyranoside
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: α,β-Trehalose is a carbohydrate that is found in many organisms and has been shown to have biochemical properties such as energy metabolism, enzyme activities, and x-ray diffraction data. Trehalose has a phase transition temperature of around 98°C, which makes it an ideal sugar for food preservation. Trehalose can also be used as a sugar substitute with the same sweetness level as sucrose. The chemical stability of trehalose allows it to be used as a preservative in food and beverages. Trehalose has been shown to be nontoxic in animal studies with doses up to 2000 mg/kg body weight. It also has an optimum pH of 7 and is stable at high temperatures.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 342.3 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁
• Purity: Min. 95 Area-%
• Color/Form: White Powder