D-Galactose

SKU: orb1310463

Description

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.

Research Area

Metabolism Research, Pharmacology & Drug Discovery

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 59-23-4
• MW: 180.16
• Purity: ≥95% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₆H₁₂O₆
• SMILES: [C@@H]([C@@H]([C@H](C=O)O)O)([C@@H](CO)O)O
• Target: Endogenous Metabolite
• 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)

Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

D-(+)-Galactose, D Galactose, Endogenous Metabolite, D-Galactopyranose, DGalactose, D-Galactose, Alpha-D-galactose, a-D-galactose, EndogenousMetabolite, α-D-galactose

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Gene Symbol

Endogenous Metabolite