(D-(+)-Raffinose pentahydrate is a trisaccharide hydrate composed of galactose, fructose, and glucose.)
R 1205 (OTTO) Raffinose, 99%+ Cas 17629-30-0 - used as a crystallization inhibitor in sucrose solutions. R 1205 (OTTO) Raffinose, 99%+ Cas 17629-30-0 - used as a bulking agent, blood substitute, stabilizing agent, and water scavenger in freeze-drying where it acts as a stabilizer for freeze-dried formulations.