D-Galactose
D-Galactose, a C-4 epimer of glucose, is a natural hexose used to form lactose. It is widely employed in research to induce aging models in animals and is utilized in various in vitro studies of carbohydrate metabolism and glycosylation.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
59-23-4
Product Name Alternative
D- (+) -Galactose, D Galactose, Endogenous Metabolite, D-Galactopyranose, DGalactose, D-Galactose, Alpha-D-galactose, a-D-galactose, EndogenousMetabolite, α-D-galactose
Field of Research
Metabolism Research, Pharmacology & Drug Discovery
Purity
≥95% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:3.3 mg/mL (18.32 mM) ; H2O:66 mg/mL (366.34 mM) ; DMSO:86.6 mg/mL (480.68 mM)
Smiles
[C@@H] ([C@@H] ([C@H] (C=O) O) O) ([C@@H] (CO) O) O
Molecular Formula
C6H12O6
Molecular Weight
180.16
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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