Product Name: Lacto-N-triaose
Other Name: N-[(2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-5-hydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)-2-[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-2,3,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethylChemicalbook)oxan-4-yl]oxy-4-[(2R,3R,4S,5R,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxyoxan-3-yl]acetamide; LNT2; LNT II
CAS No.: 75645-27-1
Chemical Structure:
Lacto-N-triaose Application:
Lacto-N-triose is a trisaccharide composed of galactose, N-acetylglucosamine, and glucose units, structurally recognized as an intermediate building block of human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs). It plays a central role in glycobiology and carbohydrate chemistry as it represents a core fragment within larger oligosaccharide chains. Due to its biological relevance, Lacto-N-triose has attracted growing attention in fields such as infant nutrition, prebiotic research, and biomedical sciences.
In industrial and research applications, Lacto-N-triose is widely used as a reference standard, a functional ingredient prototype, and a substrate for enzymatic synthesis. Its role in supporting gut microbiota studies and nutrition science makes it a valuable compound for biotechnology, food formulation, and pharmaceutical research. Applications:
Infant Formula and Nutritional Research
Acts as a structural component in human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) studies.
Supports infant formula development by mimicking functional carbohydrate structures found in breast milk.
Prebiotic and Gut Microbiota Studies
Functions as a selective carbohydrate source for beneficial gut microorganisms.
Applied in microbiome research to evaluate the metabolic activity of Bifidobacteria and other probiotics.
Biotechnology and Enzymatic Synthesis
Serves as a substrate and model molecule in enzyme research, particularly glycosyltransferase and glycosidase studies.
Supports the development of biotechnological methods for producing complex oligosaccharides.
Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Research
Used in glycobiology and carbohydrate-based drug research.
Contributes to studies of host–microbe interactions and carbohydrate-mediated signaling pathways.
Food and Functional Ingredient Development
Explored as a carbohydrate additive for functional food applications.
Supports digestive health-related product formulations targeting advanced nutrition markets.
Lacto-N-triaose Packaging and Shipping:
Packaging: 10g/bag, 100g/ bag, 1kg/bag or as customer’s required.
Shipping : DHL/ FedEx/ Air shipping
Lacto-N-triaose Storage:
Please store in a well ventilated, dry place at 2-8 ℃ and avoid direct sunlight. When not in use, keep the container tightly closed. For long-term storage, keep it under -20℃.
