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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H12O6
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
180.16
Beilstein:
1724619
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352201
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.21
biological source
bovine (Ruminant- Cow, Ox, Buffalo)
Quality Level
Assay
≥99% (HPLC)
form
powder
technique(s)
HPLC: suitable
impurities
≤0.1% glucose
color
white
useful pH range
5.0-7 (25 °C, 180 g/L)
mp
168-170 °C (lit.)
solubility
H2O: soluble 100 mg/mL, clear, colorless
storage temp.
room temp
SMILES string
OC[C@@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)C=O
InChI
1S/C6H12O6/c7-1-3(9)5(11)6(12)4(10)2-8/h1,3-6,8-12H,2H2/t3-,4+,5+,6-/m0/s1
InChI key
GZCGUPFRVQAUEE-KCDKBNATSA-N
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Application
Galactose has been used:
- as a component of galactosyltransferase labeling buffer.
- as a supplement in MRS broth for the growth of thermophilic lactobacilli
- to induce the expression of uncoupling protein (UCP) in yeast transformants
Biochem/physiol Actions
Galactose is a simple monosaccharide that serves as an energy source and as an essential component of glycolipids and glycoproteins. Galactose contributes to energy metabolism via its conversion to glucose by the enzymes that constitute the Leloir pathway. Defects in the genes encoding these proteins lead to the metabolic disorder galactosemia.
Other Notes
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Storage Class Code
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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