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Galactose

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): α-D-Galactose, α-D-Galactopyranose
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₆H₁₂O₆
• CAS Number: 3646-73-9
• Molecular Weight: 180.16
• MDL number: MFCD00066772
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• agency: USP
• API family: galactose
• manufacturer/tradename: USP
• application(s): pharmaceutical (small molecule)
• format: neat
• SMILES string: O1[C@@H]([C@@H]([C@H]([C@H]([C@H]1CO)O)O)O)O
• InChI: 1S/C6H12O6/c7-1-2-3(8)4(9)5(10)6(11)12-2/h2-11H,1H2/t2-,3+,4+,5-,6+/m1/s1
• InChI key: WQZGKKKJIJFFOK-PHYPRBDBSA-N

Description

General description

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This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Galactose contains d-galactopyranose (C₆H₁₂O₆), which is obtained either as one of the products of the metabolism of lactose, a naturally occurring sugar in dairy products, by the digestive enzyme lactase, or from arabinogalactans isolated from a plant-derived source.

Application

Galactose USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:

• Guar Gum
• Lactulose Concentrate
• Lactulose Solution
• Ganoderma Lucidum Fruiting Body Powder
• Ganoderma Lucidum Fruiting Body

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Safety Information

• Storage Class: 11 - Combustible Solids
• flash_point_f: Not applicable
• flash_point_c: Not applicable