Raffinose
Raffinose is a trisaccharide composed of galactose, glucose, and fructose units linked through glycosidic bonds. It belongs to the raffinose family of oligosaccharides (RFOs), which are classified as functional carbohydrates.
At LeafyLife, Quercetin is isolated through supercritical carbon dioxide extraction with controlled co-solvent optimization, followed by purification and standardization to achieve defined assay levels suitable for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical formulation systems.
Chemical Name: Raffinose
Molecular Formula: C18H32O16
Compound Class: Oligosaccharide (Trisaccharide)
Appearance: White crystalline powder
Structural Features:
- Galactose–glucose–fructose linkage
- α-1,6 glycosidic bond
- Water-soluble carbohydrate structure
Its carbohydrate-based molecular framework differentiates it fundamentally from lipidic and polyphenolic bioactives.