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For professional use only. Supplied as raw materials for manufacturers, laboratories, and research use. Not for direct retail or individual consumption.
For professional use only. Supplied as raw materials for manufacturers, laboratories, and research use. Not for direct retail or individual consumption.
Trehalose Dihydrate

Trehalose Dihydrate

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$50.00 - $102.00
$50.00
$50.00 - $102.00
$50.00
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.