Melibiose is a reducing disaccharide formed by an alpha-1,6 linkage between galactose and glucose (D-Gal-alpha(16)-D-Glc).[1][2] It can be formed by invertase mediated hydrolysis of raffinose, which produces melibiose and fructose. Melibiose can be broken down into its component saccharides, glucose and galactose, by the enzyme Alpha-galactosidase, such as MEL1 form Saccharomyces cerevisae. Synonyms: 6-O-(a-D-Galactopyranosyl)-D-glucose, 6-alpha-D-Galactopyranosyl-D-glucopyranose CAS No: 66009-10-7 Molecular Formula: C12H22O11H2O Molecular Weight: 360.31 Appearance: White to off-white powder Purity: 99% Melting Point: 182-184C (Lit.) Optical Rotation: [a]D20 = 135 1 Heavy Metals (Pb): 0.001% Water (KF): 7% Solubility: Water Storage and Stability: May be stored at RT for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at -20C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.
Molecular Weight:
360.31
Purity:
99%
Form:
White to off-white powder
CAS Number:
[66009-10-7]
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