D-Trehalose Dihydrate
Product Description
An osmolyte, chemical chaperone, and inducer of autophagy
Specifications:
- Synonym: α-D-Glucopyranosyl-α-D-glucopyranoside, α,α-Trehalose
- Source: Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Trehalose is a naturally ocurring sugar with a high rate of water retention that is also stable at high temperatures. Consisting of two glucose molecules, Trehalose dihydrate is non-reducing. It is often used as a stabilizing agent in nucleic acid and protein storage solutions.
