CAS No. 6363-53-7

Batch: Purity:98.85
Maltose monohydrate Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
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Chemical Information

CAS Number 6363-53-7
Molecular Formula

C12H24O12

Molecular Weight (MW) 360.31
SMILES O.OCC(O)C(OC1OC(CO)C(O)C(O)C1O)C(O)C(O)C=O

Ordering Information

Biological Activity

Maltose monohydrate is a naturally occurring disaccharide and key intermediate nutrient derived from starch and glycogen hydrolysis in germinating grains and plants. It serves as a primary substrate for intestinal brush-border disaccharidases, such as maltase-glucoamylase, which hydrolyze maltose into individual glucose units. This enzymatic breakdown facilitates efficient carbohydrate absorption across the intestinal epithelium, fueling cellular energy metabolism and maintaining systemic glycemic balance. [1]

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Solubility

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All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
Solvent Solubility & Note
DMSO 72 mg/mL (199.82 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.)
Water 72 mg/mL
Ethanol Insoluble
FAQ
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
  • Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
  • Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
  • For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
  • Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).
Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.