D-Trehalose Dihydrate

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.