Trehalose

Trehalose (NO A.P.I.)  20 kg bag

• Commercial Name:  Trehalose (TREHA™)
• Chemical Formula: C ₁₂ H ₂₂ O ₁₁
• Molecular Weight :  342.3 g/mol
• CAS Number: 99-20-7
• Appearance :  White crystalline powder, odorless and tasteless

Description:

Trehalose is a naturally occurring non-reducing disaccharide produced from tapioca starch by Hayashibara Co., Ltd. (Japan), a member of the Nagase Group. Supplied in non-API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient) grade, it achieves a minimum assay of 98.0% and is characterized by exceptional chemical stability, low hygroscopicity, and outstanding bioprotective properties. Trehalose is widely recognized for its ability to protect biological molecules — including proteins, enzymes, and cell membranes — against denaturation caused by drying, freezing, and thermal stress. It is authorized for use as a novel food ingredient in the EU under Commission Decision 2001/721/CE and is compliant with AJI92 quality standards. The product is free from GMOs, gluten, BSE/TSE risk, and allergens.

Typical Applications

• Cryoprotectant and lyoprotectant in biological drug formulations (monoclonal antibodies, vaccines, recombinant proteins) 
• Stabilizer in lyophilization (freeze-drying) processes 
• Food ingredient and humectant in bakery, confectionery, and dried foods 
• Protective agent in cosmetic formulations 
• Culture medium supplement in cell biology

Key Features

• High purity (≥99.0% assay) 
• Produced from tapioca (non-animal origin) 
• GMO-free, gluten-free, BSE/TSE-free 
• Authorized EU novel food ingredient 
• Low hygroscopicity and excellent thermal stability 
• Manufactured by Hayashibara (Nagase Group), Japan

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