D-(+)-Galactose, 98%

CAS: 59-23-4

Ref. 02-A12813

Product Information

• Name: D-(+)-Galactose, 98%
• Synonyms: galactose d-galactose glucose oxidase mannose D-hexose D-hexoses, 2,3,4,5,6,-Pentahydroxy-hexanal, <span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-(+)-Galactose, D(+)Galactose anhydrous, D(+)galactose sigmaultra, Gal, Galactosa, Galactose, Galactose, <span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-, Galactose, D-, Galactose, Pure, alpha-D-galactopyranose, alpha-Galactose(D)
• CAS: 59-23-4

Description

Galactose is a simple monosaccharide used as a component of the galactosyltransferase labeling buffer. It serves as an energy source and an important constituent of glycolipids and glycoproteins. Since it is a component of antigens, it plays a vital role in the determination of blood type within the ABO blood group system. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

• Brand: Alfa Aesar By Thermo Fisher Scientific

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 180.16
• Formula: C₆H₁₂O₆
• Purity: 98%
• Color/Form: White, Powder or crystalline powder
• InChI key: WQZGKKKJIJFFOK-UHFFFAOYNA-N