L-(-)-Galactose

• Catalog No.: 48255
• CAS Number: 15572-79-9
• M. F.: C6H12O6
• M. W.: 180.15588
• Purity: ≥99.0% (sum of enantiomers, HPLC)

SYNONYMS

• IUPAC name: (3S,4R,5S,6S)-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-2,3,4,5-tetrol
• IUPAC Traditional name: L-galactose

DATABASE IDS

• PubChem SID: 24871830
• EC Number: 239-630-8
• MDL Number: MFCD00063833
• Beilstein Number: 1724622
• CAS Number: 15572-79-9

PROPERTIES

• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C6H12O6
• Purity: ≥99.0% (sum of enantiomers, HPLC)
• Melting Point: 166-167 °C
• Optical Rotation: [α]20/D -79.0±3.0°, 24 hr, c = 5% in H2O
• Solubility: H2O: soluble50 mg/mL, clear, colorless
• Personal Protective Equipment: Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US), type P1 (EN143) respirator filter
• German water hazard class: 3