D-(+)-Galactose, C-4 epimer of glucose (ab146237)
Key features and details
- C-4 epimer of glucose.
- CAS Number: 59-23-4
- Purity: > 98%
- Form / State: Solid
Overview
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Product name
D-(+)-Galactose, C-4 epimer of glucose -
Description
C-4 epimer of glucose. -
Alternative names
- D-Galactopyranose
- D-Galactose
- Galactopyranose
see all -
Biological description
C-4 epimer of glucose. Aldohexose that serves as an energy source and as an essential component of glycolipids and glycoproteins.
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Purity
> 98% -
CAS Number
59-23-4 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Molecular weight
180.16 -
Molecular formula
C6H12O6 -
Storage instructions
Store at Room Temperature. Store under desiccating conditions. The product can be stored for up to 12 months. -
Handling
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.
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