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G0750

D-(+)-Galactose

≥99% (HPLC)

Synonym(s):

Galactose

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H12O6
CAS Number:
59-23-4
Molecular Weight:
180.16
UNSPSC Code:
12352201
NACRES:
NA.21
PubChem Substance ID:
24895021
EC Number:
200-416-4
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1724619
MDL number:
MFCD00151230
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biological source

bovine (Ruminant- Cow, Ox, Buffalo)

Quality Segment

assay

≥99% (HPLC)

form

powder

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable

impurities

≤0.1% glucose

color

white

useful pH range

5.0-7 (25 °C, 180 g/L)

mp

168-170 °C (lit.)

solubility

H2O: soluble 100 mg/mL, clear, colorless

storage temp.

room temp

SMILES string

OC[C@@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)C=O

InChI

1S/C6H12O6/c7-1-3(9)5(11)6(12)4(10)2-8/h1,3-6,8-12H,2H2/t3-,4+,5+,6-/m0/s1

InChI key

GZCGUPFRVQAUEE-KCDKBNATSA-N

Application

Galactose has been used:
  • as a component of galactosyltransferase labeling buffer.
  • as a supplement in MRS broth for the growth of thermophilic lactobacilli
  • to induce the expression of uncoupling protein (UCP) in yeast transformants

Biochem/physiol Actions

Galactose is a simple monosaccharide that serves as an energy source and as an essential component of glycolipids and glycoproteins. Galactose contributes to energy metabolism via its conversion to glucose by the enzymes that constitute the Leloir pathway. Defects in the genes encoding these proteins lead to the metabolic disorder galactosemia.

Other Notes

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Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

Flash Point (°F)

Not applicable

Flash Point (°C)

Not applicable

PPE (personal protective equipment)

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)

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