D-Galactose for biochemistry (CAS 59-23-4)

Molecular structure

Chemical Product

D-GALACTOSE for biochemistry

Cat. NoKC.410144 CategoryBiochemicals Molecular FormulaC6H12O6 CAS59-23-4 Molecular Weight180.16 g/mol

Pack sizes 25GM100GM

Safety & Hazards (GHS) Warning

Irritant

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Galactose is a metabolite found in or produced by Saccharomyces cerevisiae.

CIR ingredient: Galactose
Component of many oligo- and polysaccharides in pectins, gums, and mucilages; Used in determination of hepatic function; [Merck Index]
Use (kg; approx.) in Germany (2009): >25
Consumption (g per capita; approx.) in Germany (2009): 0.000305

Physical Description	White powder; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Vapor Pressure	0.00000002 [mmHg]

IUPAC Name	(3R,4S,5R,6R)-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-2,3,4,5-tetrol
Molecular Formula	C6H12O6
Molecular Weight	180.16 g/mol
CAS	59-23-4
SMILES	C([C@@H]1[C@@H]([C@@H]([C@H](C(O1)O)O)O)O)O
InChIKey	WQZGKKKJIJFFOK-SVZMEOIVSA-N
Catalog No	KC.410144
Pack sizes	25GM · 100GM

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