6-O-Bis-D-trehalose

6-O-Bis[1-(2-nitrophenyl)-ethoxyphosphoryl]-D-trehalose is an important signaling molecule that regulates carbon utilization and growth in plants. 6-O-Bis[1-(2-nitrophenyl)-ethoxyphosphoryl]-D-trehalose releases T6P through light activation, which can stimulate starch synthesis and promote plant growth by inhibiting SnRK1, a protein kinase involved in energy conservation and survival. 6-O-Bis[1-(2-nitrophenyl)-ethoxyphosphoryl]-D-trehalose can be used to study plant growth and metabolism.