3'-Fucosyllactose
CAS: 24667-52-5
Category: Carbohydrates
| Purity | Food Grade ≥95%; High-Purity Grade ≥98%; Research Grade ≥99% |
| Molecular Formula | C18H32O15 |
| Molecular Weight | 488.44 |
| Appearance | White to off-white crystalline powder; odorless or with slight sweet odor; highly hygroscopic |
| Packaging | 1 kg/aluminum foil bag; 5 kg or 25 kg polyethylene-lined fiber drum; sterile sealed packaging for food and pharmaceutical grades |
| Testing Indicators | Appearance — Visual inspection; Identification — HPLC-RID or LC-MS analysis; Purity — HPLC or UPLC quantitative analysis; Molecular identification — Mass spectrometry (ESI-MS); Sugar profile — HPAEC-PAD analysis; Moisture content — Karl Fischer titration; Residual solvents — GC analysis; Heavy metals — ICP-MS/ICP-OES; Microbial limits — Plate count method; Endotoxin testing — LAL method for pharmaceutical applications. |
| Storage Notes | Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly sealed and protected from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term storage. Avoid repeated opening of containers due to hygroscopicity and contamination risk. |
| Lead Time | 10 days |
3'-Fucosyllactose (3-FL) is a human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) and functional carbohydrate. It is mainly used as an ingredient in infant nutrition products, functional foods, dietary supplements, and nutritional formulations. It is studied for its role in supporting intestinal microbiota balance, immune function, and gastrointestinal health. It is also used as a biochemical research reagent in glycobiology and microbiome studies.