D-Galactose (Standard)

D-Galactose (Standard) is the analytical standard of D-Galactose. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. D-Galactose is a natural aldohexose and C-4 epimer of glucose.

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[59-23-4]

Product Name Alternative

D- (+) -Galactose (Standard)

UNSPSC

12352211

Hazard Statement

H302, H315, H319, H335

Target

Endogenous Metabolite; Reference Standards

Type

Reference Standards

Related Pathways

Metabolic Enzyme/Protease; Others

Field of Research

Neurological Disease

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/d-galactose-standard.html

Purity

99.96

Smiles

O=C[C@@H]([C@H]([C@H]([C@@H](CO)O)O)O)O

Molecular Formula

C6H12O6

Molecular Weight

180.16

Precautions

H302, H315, H319, H335

References & Citations

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