Trehalose

CAS 99-20-7

Trehalose CAS 99-20-7

Chemical Properties Of Trehalose CAS 99-20-7

  • Trehalose (MF: C12H22O11 MW: 342.3) is a naturally occurring non-reducing disaccharide composed of two D-glucose molecules linked by an α,α-1,1-glycosidic bond.
  • Trehalose is non-reducing and does not readily undergo Maillard reactions with proteins, amino acids, etc.; it has strong resistance to heat, acids, and alkalis; it does not absorb moisture in environments with relative humidity below 85%; it can bind with biological molecules such as proteins and lipids, protecting them from damage under conditions such as dehydration, freezing, and high temperatures, and is thus referred to as the ‘sugar of life.’

Product Description Of Trehalose CAS 99-20-7

Item  Specification
Melting point 203°C
Boiling point 675.4±55.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density 1.8±0.1 g/cm³
vapor pressure  0.001 Pa at 25°C
refractive index  1.652
Flash point 362.3±31.5 °C
Solubility Soluble in water, insoluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and ether.
Acidity coefficient (pKa) 12.53±0.70(Predicted)
Optical rotation +197+178

Product Application Of Trehalose CAS 99-20-7

  1. Trehalose is used in baked goods (bread, cakes)/fruits and vegetables to delay aging, inhibit oxidation, and prevent browning.

  2. Adding trehalose to meat and seafood products reduces cellular damage during freezing/thawing, maintaining moisture and flavour.

  3. Trehalose can be used as a low-sweetness additive in candies and chocolates to reduce the risk of tooth decay; it can also be used as a sweetener in sugar-free or low-sugar jams, jellies, and foods for diabetic patients.

  4. In beverages, trehalose acts as a stabiliser to prevent vitamins, pigments, and other components from degrading due to high temperatures or light exposure.

  5. As a stabiliser for vaccines, enzymes, and protein-based drugs, it protects their activity during freeze-drying or storage.

  6. Trehalose is used in eye drops and oral sprays to relieve mucous membrane dryness by leveraging its moisturising properties.

  7. As a moisturising ingredient in skincare products (masks, lotions), trehalose enhances skin barrier function and reduces moisture loss; it also protects active ingredients in cosmetics (such as vitamin C and plant extracts).

  8. Trehalose is used in hair care products to repair damaged hair strands and reduce frizz.

  9. As a seed treatment agent, it can improve crop germination rates and stress tolerance in drought and low-temperature environments.

  10. As a carbon source for microbial fermentation, trehalose can be used to produce bioethanol and other clean energy sources.

Packaging Method Of Trehalose CAS 99-20-7
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