D-Galactono-1,4-lactone

About D-Galactono-1,4-lactone

D-Galactono-1,4-lactone is a carbohydrate carrying the CAS registry number 2782-07-2. Formula C6H10O6, molecular weight 178.14 g/mol. Systematically, it is named (3R,4R,5S)-5-[(1R)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl]-3,4-dihydroxyoxolan-2-one. Alternative names: gamma-D-galactonolactone and D-galactonic acid gamma-lactone.

Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Good laboratory practice and suitable PPE are recommended during handling.

It is commonly used for glycobiology research, microbiology media and biochemical assays. Our customers for this product work in academic and industrial research and diagnostics and biotechnology.

Available in 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g and 5 g packs, D-Galactono-1,4-lactone is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and technical specifications are available on request. Custom pack sizes, bulk quantities and specific analytical data can be arranged on request.

Typical applications

Glycobiology research
Microbiology media
Biochemical assays

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	D-Galactono-1,4-lactone
Catalogue No.	VQ-039227
CAS Number	2782-07-2
IUPAC name	(3R,4R,5S)-5-[(1R)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl]-3,4-dihydroxyoxolan-2-one
Molecular formula	C₆H₁₀O₆
Molecular weight	178.14 g/mol
Exact mass	178.0477
InChIKey	SXZYCXMUPBBULW-AIHAYLRMSA-N
SMILES	C([C@H]([C@H]1[C@@H]([C@H](C(=O)O1)O)O)O)O
PubChem CID	97165

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
LogP (XLogP3)	-2
H-bond donors / acceptors	4 / 6
TPSA	107 Å²
Synonyms	gamma-D-galactonolactone, D-galactonic acid gamma-lactone, 1,4-D-Galactonolactone, D-Galactonic acid, gamma-lactone, (3R,4R,5S)-5-((1R)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl)-3,4-dihydroxyoxolan-2-one, GlyTouCan:G97368GU, 5-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)-3,4-dihydroxyoxolan-2-one, (3R,4R,5S)-5-((R)-1,2-Dihydroxyethyl)-3,4-dihydroxydihydrofuran-2(3H)-one, D-Galactonic acid 1,4-lactone, D-galactono-gamma-lactone, D-galactonate-gamma-lactone

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of D-Galactono-1,4-lactone?

The CAS Registry Number of D-Galactono-1,4-lactone is 2782-07-2. It is also known as gamma-D-galactonolactone, D-galactonic acid gamma-lactone, 1,4-D-Galactonolactone.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of D-Galactono-1,4-lactone?

D-Galactono-1,4-lactone has the molecular formula C6H10O6 and a molecular weight of 178.14 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (3R,4R,5S)-5-[(1R)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl]-3,4-dihydroxyoxolan-2-one.

Which grade and pack sizes of D-Galactono-1,4-lactone can I order?

We supply D-Galactono-1,4-lactone, in 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g, 5 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with D-Galactono-1,4-lactone?

Yes. Every lot of D-Galactono-1,4-lactone is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can D-Galactono-1,4-lactone be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export D-Galactono-1,4-lactone worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.