D-Galactose-1-13C

• CAT Number: R041187
• CAS Number: 70849-30-8
• Molecular Formula: C6H12O6
• Molecular Weight: 181.148
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: (+)-Galactose-1-13C; D-(+)-Galactose-1-13C; Galactose-1-13C
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: (3R,4S,5R,6R)-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-2,3,4,5-tetrol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H12O6/c7-1-2-3(8)4(9)5(10)6(11)12-2/h2-11H,1H2/t2-,3+,4+,5-,6?/m1/s1/i6+1
• InChIKey: WQZGKKKJIJFFOK-ZGYLHYIGSA-N
• SMILES: C(C1C(C(C(C(O1)O)O)O)O)O

D-Galactose-1-13C is an isotopically labeled form of D-Galactose, where the carbon atom at the 1-position is replaced with the stable isotope 13C. This compound is crucial for research in biochemistry and molecular biology, particularly in studies involving carbohydrate metabolism, glycosylation processes, and isotope tracing. The 13C labeling allows for precise tracking in NMR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry, making D-Galactose-1-13C a valuable tool for investigating metabolic pathways, enzyme activity, and the role of galactose in biological systems. It is ideal for researchers focused on understanding the dynamics of sugar metabolism and its implications in health and disease.