Molecular structure of Methyl-β-D-galactopyranoside, CAS Number: 1824-94-8
Methyl-β-D-galactopyranoside (CAS 1824-94-8)
Alternate Names:
Methyl β-D-galactoside
CAS Number:
1824-94-8
Molecular Weight:
194.18
Molecular Formula:
C7H14O6
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Methyl-β-D-galactopyranoside is a compound utilized in biochemical and analytical research due to its structural similarity to lactose. It serves as a non-hydrolyzable analogue of lactose, making it a useful tool in the study of β-galactosidase activity and lactase persistence. Researchers use methyl-β-D-galactopyranoside to investigate the specificity and kinetics of these enzymes, providing insights into their catalytic mechanisms. The compound is also used as a standard in chromatographic analyses to separate and identify carbohydrates and glycoconjugates. Additionally, methyl-β-D-galactopyranoside is employed in binding studies to explore the interactions between carbohydrates and lectins, proteins that recognize and bind to specific sugar moieties.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Methyl-β-D-galactopyranoside, 1 g | sc-218824 | 1 g | $91.00 | |||
Methyl-β-D-galactopyranoside, 5 g | sc-218824A | 5 g | $185.00 |