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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H12O6
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
180.16
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24
Product Name
Galactose, United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
SMILES string
O1[C@@H]([C@@H]([C@H]([C@H]([C@H]1CO)O)O)O)O
InChI
1S/C6H12O6/c7-1-2-3(8)4(9)5(10)6(11)12-2/h2-11H,1H2/t2-,3+,4+,5-,6+/m1/s1
InChI key
WQZGKKKJIJFFOK-PHYPRBDBSA-N
grade
pharmaceutical primary standard
API family
galactose
manufacturer/tradename
USP
application(s)
pharmaceutical (small molecule)
format
neat
Analysis Note
These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.
Application
Galactose USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:
- Guar Gum
- Lactulose Concentrate
- Lactulose Solution
- Ganoderma Lucidum Fruiting Body Powder
- Ganoderma Lucidum Fruiting Body
General description
This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.
Galactose contains d-galactopyranose (C6H12O6), which is obtained either as one of the products of the metabolism of lactose, a naturally occurring sugar in dairy products, by the digestive enzyme lactase, or from arabinogalactans isolated from a plant-derived source.
Galactose contains d-galactopyranose (C6H12O6), which is obtained either as one of the products of the metabolism of lactose, a naturally occurring sugar in dairy products, by the digestive enzyme lactase, or from arabinogalactans isolated from a plant-derived source.
Other Notes
Sales restrictions may apply.
Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
wgk
WGK 3
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
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