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D-(+)-Raffinose pentahydrate (CAS 17629-30-0)

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Alternate Names:
O-α-D-Galactopyranosyl-(1→6)-α-D-glucopyranosyl β-D-fructofuranoside, Melitose, Melitriose
Application:
D-(+)-Raffinose pentahydrate is a trisaccharide composed of galactose, fructose, and glucose
CAS Number:
17629-30-0
Purity:
≥98%
Molecular Weight:
594.52
Molecular Formula:
C18H32O165H2O
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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D-(+)-Raffinose pentahydrate is a trisaccharide hydrate composed of galactose, fructose, and glucose. D-(+)-Raffinose pentahydrate, a constituent of plant cell walls, exhibits notable attributes when studied in vitro. Its anti-cancer properties have been demonstrated, showcasing its ability to impede the growth of cancer cells. Additionally, D-(+)-Raffinose pentahydrate has been found to mitigate reactive oxygen species production within cells, providing protection against oxidative stress. D-(+)-Raffinose pentahydrate serves as a substrate in enzymatic assays to study the activity of α-galactosidases, enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of α-galactosidic bonds in oligosaccharides.


D-(+)-Raffinose pentahydrate (CAS 17629-30-0) References

  1. 3D-printed chitosan scaffolds modified with D-(+) raffinose and enriched with type IV collagen to improve epithelial cell colonization.  |  Colangelo, MT., et al. 2020. Biomed Mater. 15: 055018. PMID: 32438354
  2. Improved approach for the cryopreservation of mouse sperm by combining monothioglycerol and l-glutamine.  |  Van, NT. and Kim, SV. 2023. Cryobiology.. PMID: 37001845

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D-(+)-Raffinose pentahydrate, 10 mg

sc-207473
10 mg
$35.00

D-(+)-Raffinose pentahydrate, 25 g

sc-207473A
25 g
$73.00

D-(+)-Raffinose pentahydrate, 250 g

sc-207473B
250 g
$198.00

D-(+)-Raffinose pentahydrate, 1 kg

sc-207473C
1 kg
$634.00

D-(+)-Raffinose pentahydrate, 5 kg

sc-207473D
5 kg
$2887.00