2-Deoxy-D-galactose
2-Deoxy-D-galactose is a glucose analog that acts as a metabolic antagonist. It is used in research to study glycolysis inhibition, particularly in cancer metabolism, and to investigate synaptic plasticity mechanisms, such as hippocampal long-term potentiation (LTP), in both cellular and animal models.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
1949-89-9
Product Name Alternative
Glucose
Field of Research
Metabolism Research, Pharmacology & Drug Discovery
Purity
99.41% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
Methanol:100 mg/mL (609.16 mM) ; H2O:200 mg/mL (1218.32 mM)
Smiles
OC[C@@H] (O) [C@H] (O) [C@H] (O) CC=O
Molecular Formula
C6H12O5
Molecular Weight
164.16
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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