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malt sugar; maltobiose
 
malt sugar; maltobiose
  
== Other Properties ==
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== Risks ==
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* Combustible.
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* Flinn Scientific: [https://www.flinnsci.ca/sds_487-maltose/sds_487/ SDS]
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==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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== Hazards and Safety ==
 
 
Combustible.
 
  
Mallinckrodt Baker: [http://www.jtbaker.com/msds/englishhtml/m0559.htm MSDS]
 
  
 
[[Category:Materials database]]
 
[[Category:Materials database]]

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