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D-Galactose

Catalog No. G155250 Name Toronto Research Chemicals
CAS Number 59-23-4 Website http://www.trc-canada.com
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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
(4S,5R)-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-2,3,4,5-tetrol
IUPAC Traditional name
(4S,5R)-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-2,3,4,5-tetrol
Synonyms
Galactose
(+)-Galactose
D-(+)-Galactose

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 59-23-4

PROPERTIES

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Apperance White Solid
Melting Point 168-170°C
Solubility Water
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Storage Condition Refrigerator

DETAILS

Description (English)
A C-4 epimer of Glucose (G595000) found in milk and sugar beets as well as being synthesized by the body. Potential use in oral therapy for nephrotic syndrome in focal and segmental glomerulosclerosis.

REFERENCES

  • De Smet, E. et al.: Nephrol. Dial. Transplant., 24, 2938 (2009)
  • Kivele, R. et al.: Carb. Pol., 85, 645 (2009)