D-Galactose

Cas 59-23-4

D-Galactose Cas 59-23-4

Chemical Properties Of D-Galactose Cas 59-23-4

D-Galactose is a naturally occurring hexose sugar with molecular formula C6H12O6 and molecular weight 180.16. Possessing an aldehyde group (-CHO) and multiple hydroxyl groups (-OH) in its molecule, it exhibits typical characteristics of aldoses. D-Galactose can undergo reactions such as the silver mirror reaction and glycosylation. It occurs naturally in substances like lactose and pectin.

Product Description Of D-Galactose Cas 59-23-4

Item Specification
Melting point 168–170°C (lit.)
Boiling point 232.96°C (rough estimate)
Specific rotation +79.0 to +81.0° (D/20°C) (c=10, dil. NH₄OH)
Density 1.5 g/cm³
Refractive index 1.573
Flash point 286.7±26.6 °C
Solubility Freely soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol, insoluble in nonpolar solvents such as ether and chloroform.
Acidity coefficient (pKa) pK1: 12.35 (25°C)
Optical rotation [α]20/D +80±1°, 24hr, c=5% in H₂O

Product Application Of D-Galactose Cas 59-23-4

  1.  Flavor and Fragrance Industry:
    – Core ingredient for hawthorn floral fragrances; also used in lilac, orchid, sunflower floral notes and non-floral fragrances like cut grass and aldehyde.
    – Used in flavor formulations for vanilla, caramel, chocolate, mint, etc.
    – Added to perfumes, soaps, shampoos, and other personal care products.
  2.  Pharmaceutical intermediates: Used in synthesizing antibiotics, antihistamines, and other pharmaceuticals.
  3.  Industrial and Materials Applications:
    – Serves as a DE additive in cyanide-free zinc plating to enhance anode polarization and achieve bright coatings.
    – Functions as a dye intermediate for synthesizing reactive dyes and direct dyes.
    – Acts as a photosensitizer in dye-sensitized solar cells, offering high photoelectric conversion efficiency.
  4.  Agriculture and Environmental Protection:
    – Preparation of insecticides (e.g., permethrin), fungicides (e.g., methyl p-methoxybenzaldehyde), and herbicides.
    – Development of natural preservatives leveraging its antimicrobial activity to extend food shelf life.
Packaging Method Of D-Galactose Cas 59-23-4
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