Isofloridoside (3-O-Galactopyranosylglycerol)
CAS: 4649-46-1
Category: Carbohydrates
| Purity | Research Grade ≥98%; Biochemical Grade ≥98.5%; High-Purity Grade ≥99% |
| Molecular Formula | C9H18O8 |
| Molecular Weight | 254.24 |
| Appearance | White to off-white crystalline powder; odorless or with a slight sweet odor; hygroscopic |
| Packaging | 1 g, 5 g, 10 g amber glass bottles for research use; 25 kg fiber drums with polyethylene inner bags for industrial and food applications |
| Testing Indicators | Appearance — Visual inspection; Identification — HPLC retention time comparison and LC-MS; Purity — HPLC-RID or HPLC-ELSD analysis; Molecular weight confirmation — High-resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS); Structure identification — 1H NMR and 13C NMR spectroscopy; Specific optical rotation — Polarimetry; Water content — Karl Fischer titration; Residual solvents — GC analysis (ICH Q3C); Heavy metals — ICP-MS; Microbial limits — USP <61>/<62> for applicable biological grades. |
| Storage Notes | Store in a cool, dry, and dark place. Keep container tightly sealed and protected from moisture. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term storage. Avoid prolonged exposure to heat, humidity, and strong oxidizing agents. |
| Lead Time | 10 days |
Isofloridoside, also known as 3-O-Galactopyranosylglycerol or 2,3-dihydroxypropyl alpha-D-galactopyranoside, is a naturally occurring galactosyl glycerol glycoside. It is mainly used as a biochemical research reagent, functional carbohydrate ingredient, osmoprotectant study material, and intermediate for the development of nutritional, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic products. It has applications in studies of cellular protection, marine algae-derived bioactive compounds, and carbohydrate metabolism.