[1-13Cgal]Lactose Monohydrate

• CAT Number: R041298
• CAS Number: NA
• Molecular Formula: C₁₁¹³CH₂₄O₁₂
• Molecular Weight: 361.31
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 4-O-β-D-[1-13C]Galactopyranosyl-D-glucose
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: (2R,3R,4S,5R,6S)-2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-[(2R,3S,4R,5R)-4,5,6-trihydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-3-yl]oxy(613C)oxane-3,4,5-triol;hydrate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C12H22O11.H2O/c13-1-3-5(15)6(16)9(19)12(22-3)23-10-4(2-14)21-11(20)8(18)7(10)17;/h3-20H,1-2H2;1H2/t3-,4-,5+,6+,7-,8-,9-,10-,11?,12+;/m1./s1/i12+1
• InChIKey: WSVLPVUVIUVCRA-HPKHWNBYSA-N
• SMILES: C([C@@H]1[C@@H]([C@@H]([C@H]([13C@@H](O1)O[C@@H]2[C@H](OC([C@@H]([C@H]2O)O)O)CO)O)O)O)O.O

[1-13C]Galactose Monohydrate is a deuterated form of galactose where the carbon-13 isotope is incorporated at the 1-position. This labeled sugar is utilized in biochemical and analytical research to investigate the metabolic pathways and structural properties of carbohydrates. The carbon-13 labeling enhances the accuracy of NMR and mass spectrometry studies, allowing researchers to track the metabolism and utilization of galactose in biological systems. It is particularly valuable in studies involving lactose metabolism, carbohydrate biochemistry, and the synthesis of glycosylated compounds. Additionally, it aids in understanding the role of galactose in various physiological and biochemical processes.