Chemical Name: D-Galactose
Assay: 98%
Appearance: White or almost white
Packaging: 25kg/Drum
Capacity: 2000MT/year
Sample: Available
D-Galactose CAS 59-23-4
Description
D-Galactose Details
Chemical Name: D-Galactose
Other Name: Dextrogalactose; Lactoglucose; Cerebrose; Maltasehydrate
CAS No.: 59-23-4
Molecular Formula: C6H12O6
Molecular Weight: 180.16
Molecular Structure:
Appearance: white powder
General Information:
D – Galactose is a white powder with the molecular formula C₆H₁₂O₆. It is highly soluble in water, exhibits optical rotation and hygroscopicity. As a reducing aldohexose, it is a C – 4 epimer of glucose. D – Galactose can undergo reactions such as the silver mirror reaction and glycosidation. It occurs naturally in substances like lactose and pectin.
Typical Properties
| Item | Specifications |
| Appearance | White or almost white |
| Identification | Positive |
| Clarity | Clear |
| Specific Optical Rotation | 78°— 81.5° |
| Loss on drying | 1% max |
| Residue on Ignition | 0.1% Max |
| Acidity | Corresponds |
| Assay | 98% |
| Total Bacteria Count | 1000Col/g Max |
| E. Coli | Negative |
D-Galactose Usage
1.It is an important culture medium and synthetic component in enzyme and biochemistry research
2.Used in the pharmaceutical field as both a carrier and an active substance
3.Used in organic synthesis and in medicine to determine liver function.
4.It is a component of galactosyltransferase labeled buffer, supplemented with the growth of Lactobacillus in MRS broth, and induced the expression of uncoupling protein (UCP) transformation in yeast
Biochemical Research
-Used in studies of carbohydrate metabolism pathways (such as the mechanism of galactosemia).
-Applied to prepare model compounds for biomolecules like glycoproteins and glycolipids.
Medical Field:
-Serves as a drug carrier or excipient (e.g., for tablet coating).
-Functions as a tool compound in researching galactose – metabolism – related diseases (such as hereditary galactose metabolism disorders).
Food and Cosmetics
-Acts as a sweetener or nutritional supplement (less directly used, more often for synthesizing functional sugars).
-In cosmetics, it is used as a humectant or a carrier for active ingredients.
Industry and Scientific Research
-Employed to prepare galactose derivatives (such as galactitol and galactosides).
-Utilized as a component in microbial culture media.
Packaging and Shipping
Packing: 25kg/Drum
D-Galactose Storage
D – Galactose should be stored in a sealed container in a dry and cool place, avoiding exposure to moisture and high temperatures.