Methyl α-D-galactopyranoside

• Catalog No.: 66916
• CAS Number: 3396-99-4
• M. F.: C7H14O6
• M. W.: 194.18246
• Purity: ≥98.0% (sum of enantiomers, HPLC)

SYNONYMS

• IUPAC name: (2R,3R,4S,5R,6S)-2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-methoxyoxane-3,4,5-triol
• IUPAC Traditional name: methyl α-galactoside
• Synonyms: Methyl α-D-galactoside

DATABASE IDS

• Beilstein Number: 81570
• PubChem SID: 24885022
• EC Number: 222-251-7
• MDL Number: MFCD00064085
• CAS Number: 3396-99-4

PROPERTIES

• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C7H14O6
• Grade: purum
• Impurities: ~8.5% water
• Purity: ≥98.0% (sum of enantiomers, HPLC)
• Melting Point: 116-117 °C(lit.)
• Optical Rotation: [α]20/D +169±3°, c = 1.5% in methanol
• Personal Protective Equipment: Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US), type P1 (EN143) respirator filter
• German water hazard class: 3