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Molar mass of Trehalose

The molecular formula of Trehalose is C12H22O11, giving a molar mass of 342.297 g/mol.

Molar mass
342.297g/mol

Computed from the formula with the IUPAC conventional atomic weights (abridged, 2021 edition).

Formula
C12H22O11
Category
Sugars & Carbohydrates
Atoms per molecule
45

Trehalose conversions

Mass ↔ amount and solution conversions derived from the stored molar mass of 342.297 g/mol.

1 mmol342.297 mg
1 g2.9214 mmol
1 M342.297 g/L

About Trehalose

A non-reducing glucose disaccharide that protects cells and proteins during desiccation and freezing, used in vaccines and freeze-dried biologics. Tardigrades and brine shrimp accumulate it to survive complete dehydration, a phenomenon called anhydrobiosis.

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