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D(+)-Galactose, 99+%
D-Galactose, CAS # 59-23-4, is a right-handed conformation of a monosaccharide that is grouped as an aldohexose, and the molecule may be useful in study of aging, inflammation, and metabolic disorders. | CAS: 59-23-4 | C6H12O6
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS59-23-4
IUPAC Name6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-2,3,4,5-tetrol
Molecular FormulaC6H12O6
InChI KeyWQZGKKKJIJFFOK-UHFFFAOYNA-N
SMILESOCC1OC(O)C(O)C(O)C1O
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Specifications
Specification Sheet
Specification SheetAppearance (Color)White
Appearance (Form)Powder
Infrared spectrumConforms
HPLC>=99.0 %
Water=<0.3 % (K.F.)
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General description
- Galactose is a monosaccharide and aldohexose found in most organisms
- Galactose is an epimer of glucose and can be converted to glucose through the Leloir pathway
- It also plays a role as a metabolite in mice and E. coli
- Galactose is less stable than glucose and rapid conversion often occurs
- Galactose may also be incorporated into glycoconjugates
Applications
- Metabolism of galactose may be relevant to the study of aging, inflammation, and metabolic disorders
- It is intended for a variety of applications from in vitro metabolic assays to HPLC
RUO – Research Use Only
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Not Hazardous