Maltose monohydrate

4-O-α-D-Glucopyranosyl-D-glucose; Maltobiose

Maltose is a common disaccharide composed of two D-glucose units. It is an important intermediate in the enzymatic hydrolysis of starch. The "monohydrate" indicates that the crystalline form of the compound contains one molecule of water per maltose molecule. This hydrated form is a stable and commonly used form in various applications.