L-(-)-Galactose

High-Purity Natural Monosaccharide

L-(-)-Galactose is a high-purity monosaccharide supplied for research and development applications involving carbohydrate metabolism, nutritional studies, and biochemical experiments. With a purity of >99%, it provides consistent composition for laboratory research and analytical work.

Key Characteristics

High Purity for Reproducible Research

With a stated purity of more than 99%, this L-(-)-Galactose is suitable for laboratory workflows where consistent material quality is important. Its defined chemical profile supports controlled metabolic and biochemical studies.

Important Carbohydrate Research Material

Galactose is associated with carbohydrate metabolism and is commonly investigated in studies involving monosaccharide utilization and metabolic pathways. The product can therefore serve as a useful research material for exploring glucose- and galactose-related biochemical processes.

Suitable for Nutritional and Developmental Studies

Galactose is one of the monosaccharides generated during lactose hydrolysis. Because carbohydrate metabolism is closely related to energy utilization and early developmental processes, galactose-related compounds can be incorporated into nutritional and biochemical research programs.

Controlled Storage Conditions

To help maintain product quality, L-(-)-Galactose should be stored at 2–8°C in a sealed, dry environment. Protection from moisture and direct light is recommended during storage and handling.

Detailed Chemical Information

The molecular formula of L-(-)-Galactose is C6H12O6, with a molecular weight of 180.16 g/mol. The product is identified by CAS 15572-79-9 and catalog number CM11826.

IUPAC Name:
(2S,3R,4R,5S)-2,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyhexanal

InChI:
InChI=1S/C6H12O6/c7-1-3(9)5(11)6(12)4(10)2-8/h1,3-6,8-12H,2H2/t3-,4+,5+,6-/m1/s1

InChI Key:
GZCGUPFRVQAUEE-DPYQTVNSSA-N

Isomeric SMILES:
C(C@@HO)O

Research Applications

L-(-)-Galactose can be used in a range of research areas, including:

• Carbohydrate and monosaccharide biochemistry

• Metabolic pathway research

• D-glucose-related metabolic studies

• Nutritional research

• Infant development and nutrition-related studies

• Brain and nervous system development research

• Biochemical experiments involving galactose

• Comparative studies of monosaccharide metabolism

Its high-purity specification makes it suitable for research projects requiring a well-defined monosaccharide reagent.

Role in Lactose and Carbohydrate Research

Lactose is a disaccharide composed of glucose and galactose units. During hydrolysis, these components can be released and subsequently participate in different biochemical processes.

Because galactose is closely connected with carbohydrate utilization, researchers can use high-purity galactose materials to investigate metabolic behavior, biochemical pathways, and nutritional mechanisms. This makes L-(-)-Galactose a useful component in laboratory research focused on carbohydrate metabolism and related biological processes.

Related Research Materials

For broader carbohydrate and metabolic research, complementary materials may include:

• D-Glucose (>99% Purity) – metabolic substrate research

• Lactose (>99% Purity) – disaccharide research and analytical studies

• β-Galactosidase – lactose hydrolysis research

• Oxalate Assay Kit – metabolic pathway analysis

• Infant Nutritional Research Reagent Set – nutrition-related laboratory studies

Reliable Material for Monosaccharide Research

With >99% purity, defined physicochemical information, and refrigerated storage requirements, L-(-)-Galactose provides a standardized material for metabolic, nutritional, and carbohydrate-related research. Available in 10 g and 100 g quantities, it can support both routine laboratory experiments and broader research programs.

For Research & Development Use Only.