Product Details
Category
Sweetening agent
Chemical Name
4-O-α-D-Glucopyranosyl-β-D-Glucopyranose anhydrous; 4-O-α-D-Glucopyranosyl-β-D-Glucopyranose monohydrate
Administration route
Oral; Injection
Dosage Form
Oral solutions; Injections
Stability and Storage Conditions
Maltose should be stored in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
Source and Preparation
Maltose monohydrate was prepared by enzymic degradation of starch.
Applications
Maltose is a disaccharide widely used in food and pharmaceutical preparations. In injectable products, maltose can be used as a sugar source, especially for diabetics. Maltose crystals can be used as direct tablet excipients for chewable tablets and non-chewable tablets.