D-(+)-Galactose - ≥99%, used for 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 trans

CAS: 59-23-4 Cat. No.: G100367 Formula: C₆H₁₂O₆ Molecular Weight: 180.16 Beilstein Registry Number: 1724619 EC Number: 200-416-4

GRADE & PURITY ≥99%

Synonyms

Lactoglucose | Galactose Dextrogalactose | D-Galactose | brain sugar | D-Galactopyranose

Storage

Room temperature,Argon charged

Shipped In

Normal

Overview

D-Galactose is the C-4 epimer of glucose sometimes used to study senescence.
The C-4 epimer of glucose.

Specifications

Synonyms

Lactoglucose | Galactose Dextrogalactose | D-Galactose | brain sugar | D-Galactopyranose

Specifications & Purity

≥99%

Biochemical and Physiological Mechanisms

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

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

Storage

Room temperature,Argon charged

Shipped In

Normal

Purity

≥99%

Names and Identifiers

WGK Germany

3

RTECS

LW5490000

Molecular Weight

180.16

Beilstein

1724619

Chemical and Physical Properties

• Solubility: Soluble in water (68%) at 25 °C, pyridine, and alcohol (slightly).
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive.
• Refractive Index: n20D 1.57
• Specific Rotation[α]: 80 ° (C=10, H2O)
• Boil Point(°C): 527.1° C at 760 mmHg
• Melt Point(°C): 165-168°C