Maltose

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Maltose

C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁·H₂O 360.31
C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁ 342.30
4-O-α-d-Glucopyranosyl-β-d-glucopyranose
[69-79-4] 4-O-α-d-Glucopyranosyl-β-d-glucopyranose monohydrate [6363-53-7]

DEFINITION

Maltose is a sugar. It contains one molecule of water of hydration or is anhydrous. It contains NLT 92.0% of maltose, calculated on the anhydrous basis. The amounts of other sugars, if detected, are not included in the requirements or the calculated amount in General Notices, 5.60.10 Other Impurities in USP and NF Articles.

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USP Maltose Monohydrate RS

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