L-Galactose

L-Galactose is a key intermediate in the de novo synthesis of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) in plants. It is converted into L-ascorbic acid by participating in the VTC2 cycle and enzymatic steps, exerting antioxidant activities, maintaining cell structure, and participating in the carbon flow distribution of photosynthesis. L-Galactose can be used to study the analysis of the synthesis pathway of vitamin C in plant physiology[1][2][3].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[15572-79-9]

UNSPSC

12352200

Hazard Statement

H301, H370, H373, H412

Target

VD/VDR

Type

Biochemical Assay Reagents

Related Pathways

Vitamin D Related/Nuclear Receptor

Applications

Metabolism-sugar/lipid metabolism

Field of Research

Others

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/l-galactose.html

Purity

98.0

Solubility

DMSO : 25 mg/mL (ultrasonic; warming; heat to 60°C) |H2O : 125 mg/mL (ultrasonic)

Smiles

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

Molecular Formula

C6H12O6

Molecular Weight

180.16

Precautions

H301, H370, H373, H412

References & Citations

[1]Wolucka BA, et al. The VTC2 cycle and the de novo biosynthesis pathways for vitamin C in plants: an opinion. Phytochemistry. 2007 Nov;68 (21) :2602-13.|[2]L-Galactose overview. Sciencedirect.|[3]Bell D J, et al. l-Galactose as a Component of a Polysaccharide of Animal Origin[J]. Nature, 1940, 146 (3704) : 559-560.