Description

2-Deoxy-D-Galactose is a chemically modified monosaccharide derivative of D-galactose, where the hydroxyl group at the 2-position is replaced by hydrogen. This structural alteration makes it a valuable biochemical tool for studying carbohydrate metabolism and enzyme specificity. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the life sciences, pharmaceutical development, and biotechnology sectors for applications ranging from metabolic pathway inhibition to the synthesis of specialized glycoconjugates.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a substrate analog to study the activity and inhibition of galactose-metabolizing enzymes like galactokinase and galactose-1-phosphate uridylyltransferase.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a key chiral building block in the synthesis of novel nucleoside analogs and other potential therapeutic agents.
• Glycobiology Studies: Employed in research to investigate cell-surface carbohydrate interactions and glycosylation processes by acting as a metabolic inhibitor of galactosylation.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: Used in the formulation of specialized culture media and diagnostic kits for microbiological and enzymatic assays.
• Metabolic Pathway Analysis: Acts as a tracer or inhibitor in metabolic flux studies to understand sugar utilization in various biological systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Deoxy-D-Galactose
CAS No.	1949-89-9
Molecular Formula	C6H12O5
Molecular Weight	164.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Deoxy-D-lyxo-hexose; D-2-Deoxygalactose; 2-Desoxy-D-galactose; 2-Deoxy-D-galactopyranose; 2-dGal; (3R,4S,5R,6R)-6-(Hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2,3,4,5-tetraol
EINECS	217-775-8

Quality Control

Our 2-Deoxy-D-Galactose is produced and tested under a rigorous quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to ensure high chemical purity and identity, with specifications suitable for research and commercial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your project requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after each use to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect stability and handling properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.