Properties
Description
α-D-Galactopyranose is a six-carbon aldose sugar with a specific stereochemistry, highly water-soluble and a key component in various biological molecules and biochemical pathways.
Molecular Formula
C6H12O6
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
α-D-Galactopyranose is soluble in water and organic solvents such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO.
Identity
Confirmed by MS/NMR.
Applications
α-D-Galactopyranose, a key component of certain polysaccharides and glycoproteins, can be studied for its interactions with galectin family lectins.