(2R)-Glycerol-O-β-D-galactopyranoside

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(2R)-Glycerol-O-β-D-galactopyranoside Structure
(2R)-Glycerol-O-β-D-galactopyranoside structure
Common Name (2R)-Glycerol-O-β-D-galactopyranoside
CAS Number 16232-91-0 Molecular Weight 254.23400
Density N/A Boiling Point N/A
Molecular Formula C9H18O8 Melting Point N/A
MSDS N/A Flash Point N/A

 Use of (2R)-Glycerol-O-β-D-galactopyranoside


(2R)-Glycerol-O-β-D-galactopyranoside (3-O-β-D-Galactopyranosyl-sn-glycerol) is a good substrate for all three components of the lac operon, i.e. β-galactosidase, the lactose transporter and thiogalactoside transacetylase[1].

 Names

Name (2R)-Glycerol-O-β-D-galactopyranoside
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 (2R)-Glycerol-O-β-D-galactopyranoside Biological Activity

Description (2R)-Glycerol-O-β-D-galactopyranoside (3-O-β-D-Galactopyranosyl-sn-glycerol) is a good substrate for all three components of the lac operon, i.e. β-galactosidase, the lactose transporter and thiogalactoside transacetylase[1].
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References

[1]. [10] Synthesis of (2R)-glycerol-o-β-d-galactopyranoside by β-galactosidase, Methods in Enzymology, Academic Press, Volume 89, 1982, Pages 59-64, ISSN 0076-6879, ISBN 9780121819897.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

Molecular Formula C9H18O8
Molecular Weight 254.23400
Exact Mass 254.10000
PSA 139.84000
Index of Refraction 1.592

 Synonyms

(2R)-2,3-Dihydroxypropyl-b-D-galactopyranoside