4134-97-8

4134-97-8 structure

Name: 3-Deoxy-galactosone
Chemical Name: (5R)-2,5-dihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-3-one
CAS Number: 4134-97-8
Molecular Formula: C₆H₁₀O₅
Molecular Weight: 162.141
Catalog: Research Areas Others
Create Date: 2016-03-09 09:29:10
Modify Date: 2025-08-23 19:28:44
3-Deoxy-galactosone is a 1,2-dicarbonyl compound originating from the degradation of galactose. 3-Deoxy-galactosone is formed in food during Maillard and caramelization reactions[1].

Name	(5R)-2,5-dihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-3-one
Synonyms	3-Deoxy-D-threo-hexosulose 3-Deoxy-galactosone L-glycero-Hexopyranos-2-ulose, 3-deoxy-, (5ξ)- 3-Deoxy-D-threo-hexos-2-ulose (5ξ)-3-Deoxy-L-glycero-hexopyranos-2-ulose

Description	3-Deoxy-galactosone is a 1,2-dicarbonyl compound originating from the degradation of galactose. 3-Deoxy-galactosone is formed in food during Maillard and caramelization reactions[1].
Related Catalog	Research Areas >> Others
Target	Human Endogenous Metabolite
In Vitro	3-Deoxy-galactosone is also detected in galactose-free food items such as apple juice and beer[1]. In solutions containing glucose, 3-Deoxy-galactosone is formed from 3-deoxyglucosone (3-DG) via the intermediate 3,4-dideoxyglucosone-3-ene (3,4-DGE)[2].
References	[1]. Mittelmaier S, et al. 3-Deoxygalactosone, a new glucose degradation product in peritoneal dialysis fluids: identification, quantification by HPLC/DAD/MSMS and its pathway of formation. Anal Bioanal Chem. 2011 Feb;399(4):1689-97. [2]. Hellwig M, et al. 3-deoxygalactosone, a "new" 1,2-dicarbonyl compound in milk products. J Agric Food Chem. 2010 Oct 13;58(19):10752-60.