D-Galactose
Product Specifications
CAS Number
59-23-4
Synonyms
D-Galactopyranose, D- (+) -Galactose
Target
Others
Applications
Others
Molecular Formula
C6H12O6
Additionnal Information
D-Galactose (D-Galactopyranose, D- (+) -Galactose) is an aldohexose that occurs naturally in the D-form in lactose, cerebrosides, gangliosides, and mucoproteins and is converted enzymatically into D-glucose for metabolism or polysaccharides for storage. It accelerates senescence in invertebrates and mammals and has been used as a model for aging.D-Galactose can be used to induce animal models of Senescence.
Storage Conditions
2 years -80 in solvent
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