Galactosa

C₆H₁₂O₆

IUPAC: (3R,4S,5R,6R)-6-(Hydroxymethyl)oxane-2,3,4,5-tetrol

CAS: 59-23-4

Descripción general

Galactose is a monosaccharide that combines with glucose to form lactose in milk. Galactosemia is a genetic inability to metabolize galactose.

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Hidrógeno H 12 1,0080
Carbono C 6 12,0110
Oxígeno O 6 15,9990

Composición elemental

H
Hidrógeno ×12
6,7%
C
Carbono ×6
40,0%
O
Oxígeno ×6
53,3%

Usos

  • • Pharmaceutical research
  • • Biotechnology
  • • Food science

Datos curiosos

  • ✦ People with galactosemia cannot consume dairy products

Estructura

SMILES

C(C1C(C(C(C(O1)O)O)O)O)O

Propiedades

Tipo
organic
Estado
solid
Masa molar
180,16 g/mol
Densidad
1,5000 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
167,0 °C
Solubilidad
683 g/L at 20°C

Descriptores moleculares

Masa exacta
180,0634
XLogP
-2,6
TPSA
110,0 Ų
Donadores de enlace de hidrógeno
5
Aceptores de enlace de hidrógeno
6
Enlaces rotables
1
Átomos pesados
12
Complejidad
151,0

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Acetaldehído

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Acetamida

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Acetato de butilo

C₆H₁₂O₂

Acetato de etilo

C₄H₈O₂

Acetato de vinilo

C₄H₆O₂

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Galactosa?
Galactosa (C₆H₁₂O₆) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name (3R,4S,5R,6R)-6-(Hydroxymethyl)oxane-2,3,4,5-tetrol.
What is the molecular weight of Galactosa?
Galactosa has a molar mass of 180.16 g/mol.
What state is Galactosa at room temperature?
Galactosa is a solid at room temperature.
Is Galactosa organic or inorganic?
Galactosa is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Galactosa?
Galactosa (C₆H₁₂O₆) is composed of Hidrógeno (H), Carbono (C), Oxígeno (O).