C12H22O11 • H2O
MW=360.31
pH(50 g/L, 20°C): 4.5~6.5
Solubility (H2O, 20°C): 50 mg/mL
Specific rotary power: +128°～+132°

 

Biochem/physiology Actions
Maltose is a disaccharide containing two glucose molecules with an α(1→4) glycosidic linkage. Maltose can be derived from starch in food through the action of amylase. Maltose can be found in many food products, including beer, cereals, and pasta.