Phenyl b-D-galactopyranoside

CAS: 2818-58-8

Ref. 3D-MP02392

Product Information

• Name: Phenyl b-D-galactopyranoside
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Phenyl b-D-galactopyranoside is a glycoside of galactose. It is used as an antigen and cross-linking agent in the preparation of monoclonal antibodies to human serum proteins. Phenyl b-D-galactopyranoside has been shown to be a potent inhibitor of protein synthesis in cells from primary tumors, and it has been found to decrease the rate of tumor growth in mice. This compound also inhibits the growth of certain bacteria, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and Mycobacterium avium complex. The mechanism by which phenyl b-D-galactopyranoside inhibits bacterial growth is not well understood.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 256.25 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₂H₁₆O₆
• Purity: Min. 98 Area-%
• Color/Form: Powder