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D-(+)-Galactose

≥99% (HPLC), BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, suitable for insect cell culture

Synonym(s):

Galactose

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H12O6
CAS Number:
59-23-4
Molecular Weight:
180.16
Beilstein:
1724619
EC Number:
200-416-4
MDL number:
MFCD00151230
UNSPSC Code:
12352201
PubChem Substance ID:
24895207
NACRES:
NA.21

grade

anhydrous

product line

BioReagent

Assay

≥99% (HPLC)

form

powder

technique(s)

cell culture | insect: suitable
cell culture | mammalian: suitable

impurities

≤0.1% glucose

color

white

useful pH range

5.0-7.0 (25 °C, 180 g/L)

mp

168-170 °C (lit.)

solubility

H2O: 100 mg/mL

cation traces

Mn: ≤50 ppb

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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General description

Galactose is a constituent of lactose. It is one of the main nutrients for newborn infants and young children. It is produced in the body for the formation of lactose and is also a component of glycolipids (cerebrosides) and glycoproteins.
Galactose is a constituent of lactose. It is one of the main nutrients for newborn infants and young children. It is produced in the body for the formation of lactose and is also a component of glycolipids (cerebrosides) and glycoproteins.

Application

D-(+)-Galactose has been used in cell line and culture medium to permits the cell growth arrest without altering the specific production rate of rh-tPA (qtPA).
D-(+)-Galactose has been used in cell line and culture medium to permits the cell growth arrest without altering the specific production rate of rh-tPA (qtPA).

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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