Product Data Sheet
Sophorose
Catalog No. A90196
Sophorose is a disaccharide that serves as a key component of microbial glycolipids, specifically those produced by yeast known as sophorolipids. This compound functions as an effective biosurfactant due to its hydrophobic properties and displays a range of biological activities including antibacterial, antifungal, spermicidal, virucidal, and anticancer effects. Additionally, sophorose has been recognized for its ability to induce cellulase gene expression in fermentation studies involving Trichoderma reesei, making it valuable for biochemical assays and related research applications.
Chemical Information
| Catalog Num | A90196 |
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| M. Wt | 342.30 |
| Formula | C12H22O11 |
| Purity | >98% |
| Storage | at -20 °C 3 years (powder form); at -20 °C 6 months (Solution base) |
| CAS No. | 534-46-3 |
| Synonyms | 2-O-beta-D-Glucopyranosyl-D-glucopyranose |
| SMILES | O=C[C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@@H](CO)O)O)O)O[C@H]1[C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@@H](CO)O1)O)O)O |
Biological Activity
| Description | Sophorose is a disaccharide that serves as a key component of microbial glycolipids, specifically those produced by yeast known as sophorolipids. This compound functions as an effective biosurfactant due to its hydrophobic properties and displays a range of biological activities including antibacterial, antifungal, spermicidal, virucidal, and anticancer effects. Additionally, sophorose has been recognized for its ability to induce cellulase gene expression in fermentation studies involving Trichoderma reesei, making it valuable for biochemical assays and related research applications. |
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Adooq products are transported at room temperature. If you receive the product at room temperature, please rest assured, the Adooq Quality Inspection Department has conducted experiments to verify that the normal temperature placement of one month will not affect the biological activity of powder products. After collecting, please store the product according to the requirements described in the datasheet. Most Adooq products are stable under the recommended conditions.
