Properties
Description
1-Deoxy-1-nitro-D-galactitol is a sugar alcohol derivative of D-galactose with a nitro group at the C1 position, expected to be water-soluble and potentially useful in biochemical studies or as a synthetic intermediate.
Molecular Formula
C6H13NO7
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
1-Deoxy-1-nitro-D-galactitol is soluble in water and organic solvents such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO.
Identity
Confirmed by MS/NMR.
Boiling Point
608.3 °C at 760 mmHg
Applications
1-Deoxy-1-nitro-D-galactitol, the D-enantiomer of the nitro-sugar alcohol, can be investigated for its inhibitory effects on polyol pathway enzymes.