CAS No.: 6138-23-4 Formula: C12H26O13
Weight: 378.32700
Synonyms: D(+)-Trehalose dihydrate; α-D-Glucopyranoside, α-D-glucopyranosyl, dihydrate;
Trehalose has the function of stabilizing biofilm (cell membrane) and protein structure and anti-drying. Trehalose is used in the protection of biological products. In addition, trehalose has the effect of inhibiting the decomposition of bone collagen, so it can be used to improve osteoporosis. Trehalose can also be used to preserve biological products for research, such as enzymes for genetic engineering and other enzymes, cell membranes, antibodies, antigens, organelles, etc., food processing, fine chemicals, etc.