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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | A common disaccharide composed of two [ | + | A common disaccharide composed of two [[glucose|glucose]] molecules. Maltose occurs naturally in [[starch|starch]] and [[glycogen|glycogen]]. Maltose is used as a sweetener and a stabilizer for polysulfides. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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malt sugar; maltobiose | malt sugar; maltobiose | ||
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| + | * Combustible. | ||
| + | * Flinn Scientific: [https://www.flinnsci.ca/sds_487-maltose/sds_487/ SDS] | ||
| + | ==Physical and Chemical Properties== | ||
Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in ethanol. Insoluble in ether. | Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in ethanol. Insoluble in ether. | ||
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| − | | 102-103 | + | | 102-103 C |
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! scope="row"| Density | ! scope="row"| Density | ||
| − | | 1.454 | + | | 1.454 g/ml |
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Latest revision as of 13:04, 1 October 2022
Description
A common disaccharide composed of two Glucose molecules. Maltose occurs naturally in Starch and Glycogen. Maltose is used as a sweetener and a stabilizer for polysulfides.
Synonyms and Related Terms
malt sugar; maltobiose
Risks
- Combustible.
- Flinn Scientific: SDS
Physical and Chemical Properties
Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in ethanol. Insoluble in ether.
| Composition | C12H22O11-H2O |
|---|---|
| CAS | 69-79-4 (Anhydrous) |
| Melting Point | 102-103 C |
| Density | 1.454 g/ml |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 360.32 |