D-Galactose, CAS No. 59-23-4

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59-23-4

Catalog No. EBD2223996

CAS 59-23-4

Name D-Galactose

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Basic Information

Synonyms: D-Galactose galactose,pure D(+)galactose D(+)galactosesigmaultra D-(+)-Galactose D(+)Galactoseanhydrous alpha-Galactose(D) Gal Galactose alpha-D-galactopyranose D(+)-Galactose d-galactos brainsugar lactoglucose d(+)-glactose maltasehydrate dextrogalactose

Molecular Formula: C6H12O6

Molecular Weight: 180.16

MDL Number: MFCD00151230

Categories: Medicinal Chemistry > Biochemicals and Life Science Reagents > Saccharides, Nucleosides, and Nucleotides Functional Chemicals > Food Additives and Ingredients > Other Functional Food Ingredients

Product Description:

D-Galactose is a naturally occurring monosaccharide, specifically a C-4 epimer of glucose. It is a white crystalline powder with a sweet taste and is soluble in water. It is a fundamental building block of many complex carbohydrates, most notably as a component of lactose (milk sugar) and various glycoproteins and glycolipids. Its primary applications are in the life sciences and food industries. In biomedical research, D-galactose is widely used as a cell culture supplement, a carbon source in microbial fermentation, and a key substrate for studying carbohydrate metabolism and glycobiology. It is also employed in the synthesis of various bioactive compounds and glycoconjugates. In the food sector, it serves as a nutritive sweetener and a functional ingredient. Furthermore, D-galactose has been utilized in animal models to induce aging-related phenotypes for research purposes. It is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for use in food.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 168-170 °C(lit.)

Boiling Point: 527.1 °C at 760 mmHg

Flash Point: 286.7 °C

Density: 1,5 g/cm3

Solubility: H2O: 100 mg/mL

Refractivity: 80 ° (C=10, H2O)

Storage: Store at RT.