CAS · 528-50-7
Product Overview
Cellobiose is a high-purity sugar-units supplied for industrial and specialty chemical applications. Contact our team for specifications, packaging options and lead times.
Product Specifications
| Appearance: | White powder |
|---|---|
| Identification: | Positive |
| Specific optical rotation: | +33.5° to +35.0° |
| Heavy metals: | 20 ppm max |
| Loss on Drying: | 1.0% max |
| Residue on ignition: | 0.2% max |
| Assay: | 98.0% min |
Applications
1. Biomass and Biofuel Research
Cellobiose丨CAS 528-50-7 is an important model compound for cellulose degradation. It is formed during the enzymatic breakdown of cellulose and is used in studying cellulases and other biomass-degrading enzymes. Insights gained from cellobiose hydrolysis are essential for improving biofuel production from lignocellulosic biomass.
2. Biochemical and Enzymatic Studies
Used as a substrate in enzymatic assays, cellobiose helps in understanding the activity of β-glucosidase and other carbohydrate-processing enzymes. This makes it valuable in enzyme kinetics, inhibitor screening, and industrial enzyme development.
3. Microbiological Research
Certain microorganisms can metabolize cellobiose, making it a useful carbon source in microbiological media. It is used to study microbial metabolism and gene expression related to sugar utilization pathways.
4. Pharmaceutical and Nutritional Applications
While not digestible by humans, cellobiose is being explored as a low-calorie sugar substitute or prebiotic. It may contribute to gut health by selectively feeding beneficial microbes in the intestine.
5. Material Science
Cellobiose derivatives are investigated for use in biodegradable materials, hydrogels, and biocompatible polymers, contributing to advances in green chemistry and sustainable materials.
Benefits
✅ Model Compound for Cellulose Studies
Cellobiose serves as a simplified yet representative model of cellulose, facilitating research on plant biomass conversion and polysaccharide interactions.
✅ Supports Sustainable Technologies
Its relevance in biofuel and biodegradable material development makes it integral to environmentally friendly innovations.
✅ Versatile Biochemical Tool
With applications in microbiology, enzymology, and carbohydrate chemistry, cellobiose provides essential insights across life science disciplines.
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Conclusion
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