Properties
Description
β-D-galactofuranose is the five-membered ring form of the six-carbon sugar galactose with a specific anomeric configuration, water-soluble and relevant in understanding the different cyclic forms of monosaccharides, especially in microorganisms.
Molecular Formula
C6H12O6
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
β-D-galactofuranose is soluble in water and organic solvents such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO.
Identity
Confirmed by MS/NMR.
Applications
β-D-galactofuranose, the furanose form of galactose, is found in certain microorganisms and can be used to study unique pathways of galactose metabolism.
