D-(+)-Cellotriose

Cellotriose

D-(+)-Cellotriose is a linear oligosaccharide composed of three D-glucose units linked by β-(1,4)-glycosidic bonds. It is a key structural fragment of cellulose, the most abundant organic polymer on Earth. Cellotriose is used as a research standard to study the activity of cellulase enzymes, which are crucial for breaking down biomass.