Properties
Description
β-D-Thiogalactose is a galactose analog with a sulfur atom replacing the anomeric oxygen, water-soluble and potentially useful as an enzyme inhibitor or a ligand for carbohydrate-binding proteins.
Molecular Formula
C6H12O5S
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
β-D-Thiogalactose is soluble in water and organic solvents such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO.
Identity
Confirmed by MS/NMR.
Applications
β-D-Thiogalactose can be used as a non-hydrolyzable analog of galactose to study galactose-binding proteins and transport systems.