Product Name: Maltohexaose
Other Name: Maltohexaose; Maltohexaose hydrate; α-D-Glucopyranosyl-(1→4)-maltohexaose; Maltohexanose
CAS No.: 34620-77-4
Chemical Structure:
Maltohexaose Application:
Maltohexaose is a linear oligosaccharide composed of six glucose units linked by α-1,4-glycosidic bonds. It belongs to the maltooligosaccharide family and is typically obtained through controlled enzymatic hydrolysis of starch. Due to its defined degree of polymerization and consistent structure, maltohexaose is widely used in carbohydrate research and analytical applications.
With good water solubility and stable physicochemical properties, maltohexaose serves as a valuable material in studies related to enzymatic activity, carbohydrate metabolism, and glycoscience. Industrial production processes ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, making it suitable for laboratory and industrial use.
Maltohexaose is increasingly applied in research institutions, biotechnology companies, and ingredient development programs where precise oligosaccharide structures are required for testing, validation, and formulation studies. Applications:
1. Enzyme Activity Research
Maltohexaose is commonly used as a substrate in enzymatic studies, particularly for evaluating amylase and glycosidase activity in carbohydrate metabolism research.
2. Carbohydrate and Glycoscience Studies
Research institutions utilize maltohexaose as a model oligosaccharide to investigate glycosidic bond behavior, carbohydrate structure, and degradation mechanisms.
3. Fermentation and Biotechnology Applications
Biotechnology companies use maltohexaose in microbial fermentation studies to analyze carbohydrate utilization pathways and optimize strain performance.
4. Analytical and Calibration Standard
High-purity maltohexaose is used as a reference compound in HPLC, LC-MS, and carbohydrate profiling for accurate identification and quantification of oligosaccharides.
5. Ingredient Development and Formulation Research
Maltohexaose is applied in the development of carbohydrate-based formulations where defined oligosaccharide chain length is required for consistency and performance evaluation.
Maltohexaose Packaging and Shipping:
Packaging: 10g/ bag, 100g/ bag, 1kg/ bag or as customer’s required.
Shipping : DHL/ FedEx/ Air shipping
Maltohexaose 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℃.
