Galactose
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Formula | C6H12O6 |
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Molar mass | 180. 156 g/mol |
IUPAC ID | (3R,4S,5R,6R)-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-2,3,4,5-tetrol |
Melting point | 167 °C |
Soluble in | Water |
Odor | Odorless |
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ID | 2458742 |
About Galactose
Galactose sometimes abbreviated Gal, is a monosaccharide sugar that is about as sweet as glucose, and about 65% as sweet as sucrose. It is a C-4 epimer of glucose. A galactose linked with a glucose comprise lactose.