Description
Gentiobiose is employed in the differentiation of microorganisms based on their metabolic properties. Gentiobiose was used in binding assays to determine if coelomic cytolytic factor 1 (CCF-1) binds to β-1,3-glucans to stimulate the pro-PO-activating system.
Applications
A disaccharide composed of two units of D-glucose
Storage
Store at room temperature
Synonyms
6-O-β-D-Glucopyranosyl-D-glucose; Gentiobiose; 6-(β-D-Glucosido)-D-glucose; Amygdalose
Molecular Formula
C12H22O11
Melting Point
~253.67 °C (Predicted)
Solubility
Soluble in water (slightly).
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