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**Molecular formula:** C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁ **Molar mass:** 342.30 g/mol **Description:** Maltose, also known as malt sugar, is a disaccharide formed by the combination of two α-D-glucose molecules through an α(1→4) glycosidic linkage, connecting the first carbon of one glucose to the fourth carbon of the other. **Applications:** Maltose is produced by the enzymatic hydrolysis of starch through the action of amylase. Further hydrolysis of maltose by the enzyme maltase yields α-D-glucose, which serves as an essential source of energy for the human body.
