D-((addition))-Melezitose

• CAT Number: I013684
• CAS Number: 597-12-6
• Molecular Formula: C₁₈H₃₂O₁₆
• Molecular Weight: 504.44
• Purity: ≥95%
• Target: Saccharides and Glycosides
• Solubility: H2O: ≥ 31 mg/mL
• IUPAC Name: (2R,3R,4S,5S,6R)-2-[(2S,3S,4R,5R)-4-hydroxy-2,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)-2-[(2R,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxyoxolan-3-yl]oxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-3,4,5-triol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C18H32O16/c19-1-5-8(23)11(26)13(28)16(30-5)32-15-10(25)7(3-21)33-18(15,4-22)34-17-14(29)12(27)9(24)6(2-20)31-17/h5-17,19-29H,1-4H2/t5-,6-,7-,8-,9-,10-,11+,12+,13-,14-,15+,16-,17-,18+/m1/s1
• InChIKey: QWIZNVHXZXRPDR-WSCXOGSTSA-N
• SMILES: C(C1C(C(C(C(O1)OC2C(C(OC2(CO)OC3C(C(C(C(O3)CO)O)O)O)CO)O)O)O)O)O

D-(+)-Melezitose (CAT: I013684) is a carbohydrate compound used for identifying clinical isolates of Klebsiella spp. It plays a role in distinguishing between indole-positive and indole-negative strains of Klebsiella. By utilizing D-(+)-Melezitose as a specific substrate, the metabolic activity and resulting biochemical reactions of the bacteria can be assessed. This method aids in the accurate identification and classification of clinical isolates, facilitating effective diagnosis and treatment decisions. D-(+)-Melezitose serves as a valuable tool in differentiating indole-positive and indole-negative Klebsiella spp. strains for clinical microbiology applications.

Reference

[1]. Alves MS, et al. Identification of clinical isolates of indole-positive and indole-negative Klebsiella spp. J Clin Microbiol. 2006 Oct;44(10):3640-6.