Properties
Description
1,6-AnhydrO-D-galactose is a special monosaccharide that contains a cyclic and uncoordinated galactose molecule in its structure. It is an intermediate product formed during the degradation of pectin and galactopyranose.
Molecular Formula
C6H10O5
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Applications
1,6-Anhydro-D-galactose can be used to activate glycosyltransferases and regulate their activity.