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Pfanstiehl Maltose M-132-1

Pfanstiehl Maltose M-132-1 is a disaccharide consisting of two glucose molecules with an α-1,4 glucosidic bond. Upon injection, it is only requires a minimal amount of insulin, having little impact influence on blood-sugar levels. Hence, it is commonly used to stabilize intravenous IG infusions, among other protein-based formulations. Pfanstiehl Brand, High Purity Low Endotoxin Maltose is a high quality, pharmaceutical grade maltose that can be used in bioprocessing and parenteral applications. In addition to use in nutritional intravenous fluids in certain countries, it can be also used as an excipient for protein stabilization.

Chemical Name: Maltose

CAS Number: 69-79-4

Functions: Bulking Agent, Stabilizer

Certifications & Compliance: National Formulary (NF), United States Pharmacopeia (USP)

Synonyms: 4-(alpha-D-glucopyranosido)-alpha-glucopyranose, 4-O-alpha-D-glucopyranosyl-D-glucopyranose, 4-O-alpha-D-glucopyranosyl-D-glucose, Maltobiose, Wheat Sugar

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    Identification & Functionality

    Chemical Name
    Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
    CAS No.
    69-79-4
    EC No.
    200-716-5

    Applications & Uses

    Appliations

    The applications of maltose include but are not limited to:

    • Blood Fractionation
    • Prevention of Protein Aggregation in IVIG solutions
    • Protein stabilization
    • Bulking agent

    Regulatory & Compliance

    Packaging & Availability

    Availability

    Pfanstiehl Brand Maltose is available as USP-NF (United States Pharmacopeia—National Formulary). Pfanstiehl also holds a US DMF for Maltose.

    Available Package Sizes

    1kg, 5kg, 25kg, 50kg