Description

D-[1-14C]Galactose is a high-purity, carbon-14 labeled monosaccharide specifically designed for advanced metabolic research and tracer studies. This compound is essential for scientists requiring precise tracking of galactose metabolism and utilization pathways in biological systems. It is a critical reagent for researchers in pharmaceutical development, biochemistry, and molecular biology, particularly for investigating carbohydrate metabolism disorders, liver function, and cellular energy processes.

Application

• Metabolic Pathway Tracing: Used as a radiolabeled tracer to study the Leloir pathway, galactose metabolism, and its conversion to glucose-1-phosphate in vivo and in vitro.
• Pharmaceutical R&D: Employed in drug discovery and development for compounds targeting metabolic diseases, such as galactosemia, and for assessing hepatic function.
• Biochemical Research: Facilitates the study of glycosylation processes, glycoprotein synthesis, and cell signaling mechanisms involving galactose-containing molecules.
• Diagnostic Agent Development: Serves as a key component in the research and production of diagnostic kits and imaging agents for metabolic disorders.
• Microbial & Cell Culture Studies: Applied in research utilizing bacterial, yeast, or mammalian cell cultures to investigate sugar transport and utilization.
• Enzyme Kinetics & Assays: Acts as a substrate for enzymatic assays involving galactokinase, galactose-1-phosphate uridylyltransferase, and other related enzymes.

Basic Information

Product Name	D-[1-14C]Galactose
CAS No.	5160-32-7
Molecular Formula	C6H12O6 (with 14C at position 1)
Molecular Weight	~180.16 g/mol (exact mass depends on 14C incorporation)
Synonyms	1-14C-Galactose; D-Galactose-1-14C; [1-14C]Galactose; Galactose-1-14C; (1-14C)Galactose; Radioactive D-Galactose; Carbon-14 Labeled Galactose; D-Galactose (1-14C)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of D-[1-14C]Galactose is manufactured and tested under stringent quality systems to ensure exceptional radiochemical purity and specific activity. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC and radio-HPLC, to confirm identity, purity, and radiochemical concentration, ensuring compliance with research-grade standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific activity, radiochemical purity, chemical purity, and solvent composition is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at 2-8°C or as specified on the label or COA. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is sealed properly after each use to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. For long-term storage, consider storage at or below -20°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid or solution (as specified)
Identification (IR/HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Radiochemical Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97%
Chemical Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98%
Specific Activity	50-62 mCi/mmol (Contact for exact value)
Radioactive Concentration	As per COA (typically 0.1-1.0 mCi/mL in suitable solvent)
Solvent	Water, Ethanol:Water mixture, or as specified

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