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Trehalose Dihydrate

Trehalose Dihydrate

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$20.00 - $68.00
$20.00
$20.00 - $68.00
$20.00
Weight: 1 lb (454 g)

Properties

CAS number6138-23-4
EC number202-739-6
Molecular FormulaC12H22O11•2H2O
Molecular Weight378.33 g/mol
SynonymsD(+)-Trehalose dihydrate;
alpha,alpha'-Trehalose;
alpha-D-Glucopyranosyl-alpha-D-glucopyranoside;
SourceFermentation
Physical FormWhite or almost white crystals
SolubilityFreely soluble in water, very slightly soluble in ethanol
StandardFood Grade

Description

Trehalose Dihydrate is a high-quality, in-house standard ingredient known for its virtually odorless, white or almost white crystalline form with a sweet taste. It is widely used in various applications due to its excellent solubility in water and stability under a range of conditions.

Specification:
Assay (by anhydrous basis): 98% min.
Specific rotation [α]D20: +199° (5% aqueous solution)
Insoluble substance: 0.05% max.
Loss on drying: 2.0% max.
pH value: 5.0~6.7
Residue on ignition: 0.05% max.
Heavy metals [Pb]: 1 ppm max.
Arsenic [As]: 0.5 ppm max.

Application:
1) Used as a sweetener in food and beverages.
2) Acts as a stabilizer in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.
3) Serves as a texturizer in processed foods.
4) Employed in biotechnology for preserving biological samples.
5) Enhances the shelf life of products by inhibiting crystallization and maintaining moisture.