Trehalose (inci)

Authors:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Synonym(s)

alpha-D-glucopyranosides; alpha-D-glucopyranosyl; CAS number: 99-20-7; Ergot sugar

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Trehalose is a water-soluble disaccharide consisting of 2 glucopyranoside residues, which is formed by algae, bacteria and various lower and higher fungi.

The disaccharide with the molecular formula: C12H22O11, is used in cosmetic formulations. It acts as a humectant (preserves skin moisture or binds moisture in cosmetic products) and as a moisturizer (increases the water content of the skin).

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Trehalose serves as a blood sugar source for a weevil species (trehala manna) native to Syria and Persia.

Authors

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles