Applications

• Can be used as a component of galactosyltransferase labeling buffer
• Culture media
• Metabolism tests
• Vaccines

General

What is D(+)- Galactose? Sometimes abbreviated Gal, is a monosaccharide sugar that is about as sweet as glucose, and about 65% as sweet as sucrose. It is an aldohexose and a C-4 epimer of glucose. A galactose molecule linked with a glucose molecule forms a lactose molecule.

Consistent Quality: We provide only high-quality D(+)- Galactose, ensuring reliable and consistent performance for all applications.

Shipped from Manchester, UK Facility: Sourced and packaged in non-toxic, chemical-resistant containers to ensure safe handling and preserve product quality during transport.

Frequent Uses

Microbial Culture Media
It is a common carbohydrate source used in bacterial and fungal growth media, particularly for cultivating organisms like lactobacilli, coliforms, Salmonella, and streptococci. 

Liver Function Assessment
Galactose-based tests, such as the Gal elimination capacity test, are employed to evaluate liver health and assess the severity of liver disease.

Genetic Research
Whole-body galactose oxidation can be used as a functional biomarker to assess the expression and duration of gene therapy, particularly in gene-based therapies targeting the GALT gene. 

Vaccines
Galactose is found in some vaccines and non-prescription products.

Specification

• Assay: ≥ 99.0%
• MF: C6H12O6
• MW: 180.16
• Physical Description: White to off-white crystalline powder
• Specific Optical Rotation: +78.5 - +81.0 °
• Loss on Drying: ≤ 0.5%
• Residue on Ignition: ≤ 0.2%
• Chloride: ≤ 30ppm
• Sulphate: ≤ 50ppm
• Heavy Metals (as Pb): ≤ 10ppm
• Arsenic (As): ≤ 1.0ppm
• Lead (Pb): ≤ 3.0ppm
• Cadmium (Cd): ≤ 1.0ppm
• Mercury (Hg): ≤ 0.1ppm

Hazards

Hazard Phrases: Not considered harmful under normal laboratory conditions