Properties
Description
2-Fluoro-D-galactose is a galactose analog with a fluorine atom at the C2 position, expected to be water-soluble and potentially useful in studying galactose metabolism or as an inhibitor of galactose-processing enzymes.
Molecular Formula
C6H11FO
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
2-Fluoro-D-galactose is soluble in water and organic solvents such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO.
Identity
Confirmed by MS/NMR.
Applications
2-Fluoro-D-galactose, a fluorinated galactose derivative, can be used to probe the active site and mechanism of galactose-utilizing enzymes.