D(+)-Galactose, min. 98 %, for biochemistry, 100 g, plastic

D(+)-Galactose is a monosaccharide carbohydrate offered at min. 98 % purity for biochemistry applications. It carries CAS number 59-23-4 and EG nr. 200-416-4, with the empirical formula C₆H₁₂O₆, a molar mass of 180,16 g/mol and a density of 1,5 g/cm³. As a defined sugar standard and metabolic intermediate, this grade supports biochemical assays, carbohydrate research, culture media formulation and analytical method development where a reliable D-galactose source is required. The product is Sourced from manufacturer Carl ROTH, it sits within the biochemicals and monosaccharides portfolio and provides clearly stated identity and physical data for reproducible experimental work. Its solid form and documented purity make it suitable for research groups and quality laboratories that need consistent galactose of biochemistry grade without unnecessary additives or undefined specifications.

This article is part of Pharmacopoeia reagents & excipients.

Key features

• Appearance: white to almost white powder
• Assay (HPLC): ≥98.0 %
• Water (KF): ≤0.5 %
• Specific rotation [α]20D (c=10 in H2O + NH4OH): +80° ±2.0°
• Solubility (10 % in H2O): clear, colourless
• Heavy metals (as Pb): ≤0.002 %
• Sulphated ash: ≤0.1%
• Melting point: 165-172°C
• CAS number: 59-23-4
• Pack sizes: 100 g, 500 g, 1 kg, 5 kg
• EG nr.: 200-416-4
• Purity: min. 98 %
• Molar mass: 180,16 g/mol
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