Sophorose, CAS 20429-79-2

Shelf life (days): 1460.0

Formulation: A powder

Formal Name: 2-O-ß-D-glucopyranosyl-D-glucose

Purity: ≥98%

Formula Markup: C12H22O11

Formula Weight: 342.3

CAS Number: 20429-79-2

Notes: Sophorose is a disaccharide component of the microbial glycolipids produced by yeast termed sophorolipids. Due to their hydrophobic nature, sophorolipids are often employed as biosurfactants.{23604} Sophorolipids also demonstrate antibacterial, antifungal, spermicidal, virucidal, and anti-cancer activities.{23603,23602} Sophorose has been identified as a potent inducer of cellulase gene expression in studies of T. reesei fermentation.{23605}

• SKU: CAY14717-10
• Manufacturer: Cayman Chemical
• Manufacturer SKU: 14717-10
• Package Unit: 10 mg
• Quantity Unit: STK