D-(+)-Trehalose dihydrate

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D-(+)-Trehalose is a naturally occurring, non-reducing disaccharide composed of two D-glucose units. It is found in many organisms, where it functions as a storage carbohydrate and a bioprotectant. The "dihydrate" indicates that the crystalline form of the compound contains two molecules of water per trehalose molecule, a specific physical property of the compound.