Description

4-o-β-D-Galactopyranosyl-D-Galactose is a specific disaccharide sugar composed of two galactose units. This compound is significant for its role as a biochemical building block and research tool in carbohydrate chemistry. It is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the life sciences, particularly for applications in glycobiology, enzymatic studies, and the development of diagnostic reagents.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a standard, substrate, or intermediate in enzymatic studies and metabolic pathway research.
• Glycobiology & Glycochemistry: Serves as a crucial building block for the synthesis of complex oligosaccharides, glycoconjugates, and glycan arrays.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Investigated for use in drug discovery, particularly for designing carbohydrate-based therapeutics and vaccines.
• Diagnostic Reagents: Potential application in the formulation of assay kits and biosensors for detecting specific enzymes or biomarkers.
• Food Science Research: Studied for its properties as a prebiotic carbohydrate or its role in food structure and digestion.
• Cosmetic Ingredient Research: Explored for moisturizing or skin-conditioning properties in advanced cosmetic formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-o-β-D-Galactopyranosyl-D-Galactose
CAS No.	6206-28-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁
Molecular Weight	342.30 g/mol
Synonyms	4-O-β-D-Galactopyranosyl-D-galactose; β-D-Galactopyranosyl-(1→4)-D-galactose; D-Galactobiose; 4-β-D-Galactosyl-D-galactose; Galactosylgalactose; 1,4-β-D-Galactobiose; (1→4)-β-D-Galactobiose; Lactobiose (Note: Lactobiose typically refers to the glucose-containing lactose, but this is a galactose-galactose analogue)
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Quality Control

Our 4-o-β-D-Galactopyranosyl-D-Galactose is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications, including assay by HPLC, identification by IR spectroscopy, and tests for related substances and residual solvents. Our quality commitment supports research and development requiring high-purity biochemical standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a desiccated environment to maintain stability and prevent clumping or decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines
Microbial Limits	Contact for details

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