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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 == | ||
Revision as of 13:13, 9 May 2016
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
Other Properties
Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in ethanol. Insoluble in ether.
| Composition | C12H22O11-H2O |
|---|---|
| CAS | 69-79-4 (Anhydrous) |
| Melting Point | 102-103 |
| Density | 1.454 |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 360.32 |
Hazards and Safety
Combustible.
Mallinckrodt Baker: MSDS