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

DEFINITION

Maltose is a reducing disaccharide composed of two glucose molecules linked by an α(1→4) glycosidic bond. It contains one molecule of water of hydration or is anhydrous. It contains NLT 92.0% and NMT 102.0% of maltose (C12H22O11), calculated on the anhydrous basis. It may also contain other sugars.

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USP Maltose Monohydrate RS
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