(2R)-Glycerol-O-β-D-galactopyranoside

  • Catalogue No.: IM086979
  • CAS No.: 16232-91-0
  • Mol. Formula: C9H18O8

Description

Catalogue Number IM086979
CAS No. 16232-91-0
Chemical Name (2R)-Glycerol-O-β-D-galactopyranoside
Synonyms (2R)-2,3-Dihydroxypropyl β-D-Galactopyranoside; (R)-Glyceryl β-D-Galactopyranoside; D-Glycerol-β-D-galactopyranoside; RGG;
Molecular Formula C9H18O8
Molecular Weight 254.23
Melting Point 140.5-141.5°C
Applications An excellent substrate for β-galactosidase and the lactose transport system as well as the lac repressor in E. coli. RGG serves as a substrate for the third lac operon encoded enzyme, thiogalactoside transacetylase.
Category Standards; Lipids/Fatty Acids, Glycerol Derivatives; Carbohydrates and Oligosaccharides;

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