Collection: Functional Oligosaccharides

Functional Oligosaccharides — encompasses short sugar chains (oligosaccharides) composed of several monosaccharide units linked by specific glycosidic bonds, including naturally occurring oligosaccharides and synthetic ones with defined biological functions. This group represents the intermediate structures between simple monosaccharides and complex polysaccharides in carbohydrate chemistry.

Functional Oligosaccharides are used as reference compounds and in vitro test materials in glycobiology research to study carbohydrate-protein interactions, such as recognition by lectins or cell-surface receptors. Researchers in glycoscience and biotechnology also use them as structural models in developing glycan analysis methods, glycoconjugate synthesis, and studies of oligosaccharide function in biological systems.

Examples of products in this collection: TCI I0819 70288-86-7 Ivermectin, TCI C0045 9004-32-4 Carboxymethyl Cellulose Sodium Salt (n=approx. 500), TCI A0443 29883-15-6 Amygdalin, TCI C0056 528-50-7 D-(+)-Cellobiose, TCI A0456 9037-22-3 Amylopectin (Amylose free), from Waxy Corn, TCI C0072 1398-61-4 Chitin, TCI I0862 489-32-7 Icariin, TCI C0335 9082-07-9 Chondroitin Sulfate Sodium Salt.

Please note the pattern and position of glycosidic linkages, degree of polymerization, and anomeric purity of the selected oligosaccharides, as these determine their suitability for molecular interaction studies. Solubility and structural stability under specific storage conditions should also be considered. All products are genuine Tokyo Chemical Industry (TCI) Japan products, with purity, packaging, and storage conditions listed on each item's page.

Other categories at the same level under Glycoscience, often used together in a single laboratory workflow:

• Monosaccharides [Glycoscience]
• Monosaccharides [Glycoscience]
• Functional Oligosaccharides
• Applications Using Glyco-materials
• Glyco Building Blocks
• Enzyme, Lectin, Antibody [Glycoscience]

Back to Glycoscience. For large-volume procurement, special packaging, or specific grades, contact the AMI Scientific team — official TCI Japan distributor in Indonesia — to check availability and lead time directly from Japan.