D-(-)-Tagatose

SKU: orb1221413

Description

D-Tagatose a rare natural hexoketose is an isomer of d-galactose. D-Tagatose occurs naturally in Sterculia setigera gum and it is also found in small quantities in various foods such as sterilized and powdered cow's milk hot cocoa and a variety of cheeses yogurts and other dairy products. It can be synthesized from D-galactose by isomerization under alkaline conditions in the presence of calcium. D-Tagatose have numerous health benefits including promotion of weight loss no glycemic effect anti-plaque non-cariogenic anti-halitosis prebiotic and anti-biofilm properties organ transplants enhancement of flavor improvement of pregnancy and fetal development treatment of obesity and reduction in symptoms associated with type 2 diabetes hyperglycemia anemia and hemophilia.

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 87-81-0
• MW: 180.16
• Purity: >98% (HPLC)
• Formula: C₆H₁₂O₆
• SMILES: OCC1(O)OC[C@@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@@H]1O
• Target: Endogenous Metabolite
• Solubility: DMSO:199.8 mM

Storage & Handling

• Storage: Storage temperature: -20°C. Stability: ≥ 2 years
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

D-Tagatose | d-tagatos

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Endogenous Metabolite