Properties
Description
3-Deoxy-D-galactose is a galactose analog lacking a hydroxyl group at the C3 position, expected to be water-soluble and potentially useful in studying galactose metabolism or as a substrate for modified enzymes.
Molecular Formula
C6H14O5
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
3-Deoxy-D-galactose is soluble in water and organic solvents such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO.
Identity
Confirmed by MS/NMR.
Applications
3-Deoxy-D-galactose can be used to investigate the role of the C-3 hydroxyl group in galactose recognition by lectins and enzymes.