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Atomfair Disodium galactarate C6H8Na2O8
Description Disodium galactarate (CAS 1955-73-3) is a high-purity sodium salt of galactaric acid (mucic acid), with the molecular formula C6H8Na2O8. This white crystalline powder is widely utilized in biochemical and pharmaceutical research due to its role as a chelating agent and intermediate in organic synthesis. Its IUPAC name, disodium;(2S,3R,4S,5R)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxyhexanedioate , reflects its stereochemistry, making it valuable for chiral synthesis and carbohydrate chemistry applications. With a purity grade of ??98%, it is suitable for analytical standards, enzymatic studies, and polymer research. Packaged under inert conditions to ensure stability, this product is ideal for laboratories requiring precise control over hygroscopic compounds.
Description
Description
Disodium galactarate (CAS 1955-73-3) is a high-purity sodium salt of galactaric acid (mucic acid), with the molecular formula C6H8Na2O8. This white crystalline powder is widely utilized in biochemical and pharmaceutical research due to its role as a chelating agent and intermediate in organic synthesis. Its IUPAC name, disodium;(2S,3R,4S,5R)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxyhexanedioate, reflects its stereochemistry, making it valuable for chiral synthesis and carbohydrate chemistry applications. With a purity grade of ??98%, it is suitable for analytical standards, enzymatic studies, and polymer research. Packaged under inert conditions to ensure stability, this product is ideal for laboratories requiring precise control over hygroscopic compounds.
- CAS No: 1955-73-3
- Molecular Formula: C6H8Na2O8
- Molecular Weight: 254.10
- Exact Mass: 254.00145577
- Monoisotopic Mass: 254.00145577
- IUPAC Name: disodium;(2S,3R,4S,5R)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxyhexanedioate
- SMILES: [C@@H]([C@@H]([C@H](C(=O)[O-])O)O)([C@@H](C(=O)[O-])O)O.[Na+].[Na+]
- Synonyms: Disodium galactarate, 1955-73-3, EINECS 217-794-1, DTXSID00173223, DTXCID4095714
Application
Disodium galactarate serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of biodegradable polymers and metal-chelating agents. It is employed in biochemical studies to investigate carbohydrate metabolism and enzyme inhibition. Researchers also utilize it in pharmaceutical formulations for its potential as a biocompatible excipient or stabilizer.
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