Maltohexaose
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Maltohexaose (Amylohexaose) is a linear oligosaccharide containing 6 glucose units, which can be produced from amylose, amylopectin, and whole starch. Maltohexaose can inhibit the proliferation of P-815 cells.
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- Purity: 99.39%
- CAS No.: 34620-77-4
- Formula: C36H62O31
- Molecular Weight:990.86
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Storage:
-20°C, protect from light
* In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light)
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Biological Activity
Maltohexaose (20 mM; 0-50 h) can inhibit the proliferation of mouse mastocytoma P-815 cells[2].
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
Chemical Information
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CAS No. 34620-77-4
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Appearance Solid
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Molecular Weight 990.86
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Formula C36H62O31
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Color White to off-white
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SMILES
OC[C@@H](O[C@H](O[C@]1([H])[C@H](O[C@H](O[C@@]([C@H](O)CO)([H])[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)C=O)[C@H](O)[C@H]1O)CO)[C@H](O)[C@H]2O)[C@@]2([H])O[C@H]3O[C@@H]([C@@H](O[C@@]4([H])O[C@@H]([C@@H](O[C@@]5([H])O[C@@H]([C@@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@H]5O)CO)[C@H](O)[C@H]4O)CO)[C@H](O)[C@H]3O)CO
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Synonyms
Amylohexaose
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Structure Classification
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Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
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Storage
-20°C, protect from light
* In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light)
Solvent & Solubility
H2O : ≥ 250 mg/mL (252.31 mM)
* "≥" means soluble, but saturation unknown.
Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light). When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.
* Note: If you choose water as the stock solution, please dilute it to the working solution, then filter and sterilize it with a 0.22 μm filter before use.
Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light). When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.
* Note: If you choose water as the stock solution, please dilute it to the working solution, then filter and sterilize it with a 0.22 μm filter before use.
Concentration (start) × Volume (start) = Concentration (final) × Volume (final)
For the following dissolution methods, please prepare the working solution directly:
It is recommended to prepare fresh solutions and use them promptly within a short period of time.
The percentages shown for the solvents indicate their volumetric ratio in the final prepared solution. If precipitation or phase separation occurs during preparation, heat and/or sonication can be used to aid dissolution.
Add each solvent one by one: PBS
Solubility: 20 mg/mL (20.18 mM); Clear solution; Need ultrasonic and warming and heat to 60°C
Purity & Documentation
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Data Sheet (274 KB)
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SDS (394 KB)
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Handling Instructions (2659 KB)
References
[1]. Kainuma K, et al. Isolation and action pattern of maltohexaose producing amylase from Aerobacter aerogenes. FEBS Lett. 1972 Oct 1;26(1):281-5. [Content Brief]
[2]. Okada Y, et al. Effects of 6-O-α-maltosyl-γ cyclodextrin on proliferation and cellular uptake in mouse mastocytoma P-815 cells. Carbohydr Res. 2025 Jun;552:109463. [Content Brief]
Complete Stock Solution Preparation Table
Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light). When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.
| Optional Solvent | Concentration Solvent Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg | 25 mg |
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| H2O | 1 mM | 1.0092 mL | 5.0461 mL | 10.0922 mL | 25.2306 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.2018 mL | 1.0092 mL | 2.0184 mL | 5.0461 mL | |
| 10 mM | 0.1009 mL | 0.5046 mL | 1.0092 mL | 2.5231 mL | |
| 15 mM | 0.0673 mL | 0.3364 mL | 0.6728 mL | 1.6820 mL | |
| 20 mM | 0.0505 mL | 0.2523 mL | 0.5046 mL | 1.2615 mL | |
| 25 mM | 0.0404 mL | 0.2018 mL | 0.4037 mL | 1.0092 mL | |
| 30 mM | 0.0336 mL | 0.1682 mL | 0.3364 mL | 0.8410 mL | |
| 40 mM | 0.0252 mL | 0.1262 mL | 0.2523 mL | 0.6308 mL | |
| 50 mM | 0.0202 mL | 0.1009 mL | 0.2018 mL | 0.5046 mL | |
| 60 mM | 0.0168 mL | 0.0841 mL | 0.1682 mL | 0.4205 mL | |
| 80 mM | 0.0126 mL | 0.0631 mL | 0.1262 mL | 0.3154 mL | |
| 100 mM | 0.0101 mL | 0.0505 mL | 0.1009 mL | 0.2523 mL |
* Note: If you choose water as the stock solution, please dilute it to the working solution, then filter and sterilize it with a 0.22 μm filter before use.