Raffinose family of oligosaccharides (RFOs) are alpha-galactosyl derivatives of sucrose, and the most common are the trisaccharide raffinose. It composed of galactose, fructose, and glucose.
Raffinose is hydrolysed to D-galactose and sucrose by D-galactosidase.
Purity: >98%
Key Applications: Cryopreservation, Media supplement, fermenter, cell growth
Application Areas: Cell Culture
Product Type: Biochemicals
Density: 1.465 g/mL (Lit.)
Melting Point: 76 - 86°C
Optical Rotation: 101 - 107° (c=4, water)
Presentation: White Crystalline Powder
Loss on Drying: 13 - 17%
Solubility: Soluble in pyridine and water (1g/7mL).
Storage & Handling: Store at Room Temperature (15-30°C).