Maltooctaose

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Maltooctaose is a linear oligosaccharide composed of eight D-glucose units linked by α-(1,4)-glycosidic bonds. It is a member of the malto-oligosaccharide family and is a key intermediate in the enzymatic breakdown of starch. Maltooctaose is primarily used in scientific and industrial applications as a standard for studying the specificity of carbohydrate-active enzymes like amylases and in the precise formulation of some food products.