D-Melezitose monohydrate

D-Melezitose monohydrate 

D-Melezitose monohydrate (CAS No. 10030-67-8) is a naturally occurring trisaccharide hydrate, commonly found in the honeydew of aphids and certain plant exudates.chemodex+2

Chemical Identity and Structure

• IUPAC Name: O-α-D-Glucopyranosyl-(1→3)-β-D-fructofuranosyl-α-D-glucopyranoside monohydratechemimpex+1

• Synonyms: D-(+)-Melezitose monohydrate, Melezitose, Melicitoseadipogen+1

• Molecular Formula: C₁₈H₃₂O₁₆·H₂Oontosight+1

• Molecular Weight: 522.45 g/mol (including water of hydration)chemodex+1

• Structure: It consists of two D-glucose and one D-fructose residues with a unique glycosidic linkage (α(1→3) and β(2→1)).chemimpex+1

• SMILES: O.OC[C@H]1OC(CO)(OC2OC(CO)C@@HC@HC2O)C@H[C@@H]1Ochemodex

• InChI Key: QWIZNVHXZXRPDR-XWADUJHISA-Nadipogen+1

Physical and Chemical Properties

• Appearance: White crystalline or solid powderadipogen+1

• Melting Point: 159–160 °Cchemodex

• Solubility: Freely soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanolchemimpex+1

• Optical Activity: [α]20/D[α]_{20/D}[α]20/D +88 ± 2°, c = 4% in waterchemodex

• Purity: ≥99% (HPLC)adipogen+1

Storage and Handling

• Storage Conditions: Store at +4°C, protected from light and moisture; stable for at least 2 years when properly stored.adipogen+1

• Form: Crystalline monohydrate, easily effloresces and can lose or regain water depending on humidity.chemicalbook+1

Applications and Uses

• Research: Used in studies of carbohydrate metabolism, enzyme specificity, and as a substrate for glycosidase activity.chemimpex

• Industry: Acts as a natural sweetener and humectant in food, an excipient in pharmaceuticals, and a moisturizing agent in cosmetics.chemimpex

• Microbiology: Serves as a carbon source for selected microorganisms, supporting biochemical and fermentation research.chemimpex

• Biomarker: Indicator of honeydew source in apiculture and plant-insect interaction studies.chemodex+1

Natural Occurrence

• D-Melezitose is found in the honeydew secretions of aphids and scale insects, and accumulates in honey produced from such sources.cymitquimica+1

• Presence in honey can help identify plant or insect origin and is used as a marker for honey authenticity.cymitquimica+1

Regulatory and Identification Numbers

D-Melezitose monohydrate is valued for its purity, unique carbohydrate structure, and versatile roles in biochemical, food, pharmaceutical, and microbiological research.adipogen+2