Methyl α-D-galactopyranoside
SIGMA/M1379 - ≥99% (TLC)
Synonym: Methyl α-D-galactoside
CAS Number: 3396-99-4
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C7H14O6
Molecular Weight: 194.18
EC Number: 222-251-7
MDL Number: MFCD00064085
Linear Formula: C7H14O6
Product Type: Chemical
| assay | ≥99% (TLC) |
| biological source | bovine milk |
| color | white |
| form | powder or crystals |
| InChI | 1S/C7H14O6/c1-12-7-6(11)5 |
| InChI key | HOVAGTYPODGVJG-PZRMXXKTSA |
| mp | 116-117 °C (lit.) |
| optical activity | [α]20/D 173 to 180°, c = 1.5% (w/v) in water |
| Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
| SMILES string | CO[C@H]1O[C@H](CO)[C@H](O |
| solubility | water: 50 mg/mL, clear, colorless |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| technique(s) | thin layer chromatography (TLC): suitable |
| Application: | Methyl α-D-galactopyranoside has been used in computational studies of protonated β-d-galactose and its hydrated complex. |
| General description: | Methyl α-D-galactopyranoside is potent inhibitor against the Debaryomyces hansenii UFV-1 extracellular and intracellular α-galactosidases. |
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| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | ≥99% (TLC) |
| mp | 116-117 °C (lit.) |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| UNSPSC | 12352201 |

