D-(+) Galactose (Plant Origin)

Synonyms

D-Galactose; Galactose; D-Galactopyranose; Galactopyranose;
Galactopyranoside; Galactose,

Technical Data

CAS Number: 59-23-4
Molecular Formula: C₆H₁₂O₆
Molecular Weight: 180.16
Beilstein Registry Number: 1724619
EC Number: 200-416-4

FabriChem Specifications

ITEMS	SPECIFICATIONS
Appearance	White of off-white powder
Identity (IR)	Corresponds to the IR spectrum of the reference standard
Origin	Plant-derived
Appearance of Solution	Solution should be clear
Appearance of Solution	Solution should be light to reference solution B8
Acidity or Alkalinity	Not more than 1.5 ml of 0.01M Sodium Hydroxide titration fluid volume
Water (K.F.)	0.5% Max.
Specific Rotation	+78.0° to +81.5°
Barium	Any opalescence in the solution should not be more intense than that in a mixture
Lead	0.5 mg/Kg Max.
Residue on Ignition	0.1% Max.
Solvent Residue (Methanol)	800 mg/Kg Max.
Purity (HPLC)	98.0% Min.
Microbiology:
Total Aerobic Count	1,000 CFU/g Max.
Yeast & Mold	100 CFU/g Max.

Molecular Structure

d+galactose-plant-origin-structure

About

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.