Maltotriose

Maltotriose

Maltotriose (CAS No. 1109-28-0) is a trisaccharide composed of three glucose molecules linked by α-1,4 glycosidic bonds. It is the shortest chain maltodextrin and a component of liquid glucose products, soluble in water with diverse applications in food, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology fields.glpbio+2

Chemical Identity and Structure

• IUPAC Name: 4-[3,4-dihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)-5-[3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxyoxan-2-yl]oxy-2,3,5,6-tetrahydroxyhexanalchemicalbook+1
• Synonyms: Maltotriose, Amylotriose, Triomaltose, NSC 170180chemicalbook
• Molecular Formula: C18H32O16glpbio+1
• Molecular Weight: 504.44 g/molchemicalbook
• Structure: Three D-glucose units connected via α-(1→4) glycosidic bonds, classified as an oligosaccharide.chemsynlab

Physical and Chemical Properties

• Appearance: White to off-white crystalline powderchemicalbook
• Melting Point: 132–135 °Csigmaaldrich+1
• Boiling Point: Rough estimate 513.84 °Cchemicalbook
• Density: Approximately 1.44 g/cm³ (estimate)chemicalbook
• Solubility: Soluble in water (~50 mg/mL), clear and colorless solutionchemicalbook
• Optical Rotation: +160°sigmaaldrich+1
• Stability: Stable, combustible, incompatible with strong oxidizerschemicalbook

Biological and Functional Information

• Maltotriose acts as an inducer of the maltose regulon in E. coli and other bacteria.chemsynlab
• Exhibits prebiotic effects by stimulating beneficial gut bacteria growth.
• Used in scientific research for carbohydrate metabolism, protein purification, and microbial culture media preparation.chemsynlab
• Undergoes Maillard reaction contributing to flavor and color changes in food processing.chemsynlab

Storage and Handling

• Store sealed in a dry environment at 2-8 °C.chemicalbook
• Protect from light and moisture to maintain stability.glpbio

Regulatory and Identification Numbers

Maltotriose is a versatile oligosaccharide with wide applications across food technology, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology due to its physicochemical properties and biological roles.chemsynlab+1