Properties
Description
Phenylmethyl-β-D-galactopyranoside is a benzyl glycoside of β-D-galactose, soluble in polar organic solvents and a useful intermediate in carbohydrate synthesis.
Molecular Formula
C13H18O6
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
Phenylmethyl-β-D-galactopyranoside is soluble in water and organic solvents such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO.
Identity
Confirmed by MS/NMR.
Applications
Phenylmethyl-β-D-galactopyranoside can be used as a substrate to study the activity of β-galactosidases.