Methyl beta-D-galactopyranoside, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

It is a weak substrate and effective inducer of beta-D-galactosidase.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
It is a weak substrate and effective inducer of beta-D-galactosidase.

Solubility
Soluble in water and methanol.

Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition. Protect from heat. Keep it refrigerated.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 1824-94-8
• Molecular Formula: C7H14O6
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 194.18
• MDL Number: MFCD00064357
• InChI Key: HOVAGTYPODGVJG-VOQCIKJUSA-N
• Synonym: methyl beta-d-galactopyranoside, methyl beta-d-galactoside, methyl galactoside, methylgalactoside, methyl beta-galactoside, galbetaome, unii-64ryd088rj, beta-d-galactopyranose methyl glycoside, beta-methyl-d-galactoside, methyl-beta-galactose
• PubChem CID: 94214
• ChEBI: CHEBI:17540
• IUPAC Name: (2R,3R,4S,5R,6R)-2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-methoxyoxane-3,4,5-triol
• SMILES: CO[C@@H]1O[C@H](CO)[C@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@H]1O

• Melting Point: 175°C to 179°C
• Quantity: 5 g
• Beilstein: 81569
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water and methanol.
• Optical Rotation: −16° (c=1.5 in Methanol)
• Formula Weight: 194.18
• Chemical Name or Material: Methyl beta-D-galactopyranoside

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber	217-361-7
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Keep cold

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only