Galactitol 98.0%(GC)

98.0%(GC)


Synonym:  Dulcite
Linear Formula:  C6H14O6
Molecular Weight:  182.17 g/mol
CAS Number: 608-66-2

Properties

Vapour pressure 0.0±2.8 mmHg at 25℃
Water Solubility H2O: 1 M at 20℃, clear, colorless | SOLUBLE IN HOT WATER
Assay Purity >98%(GC)
Refractive index n20/D 1.46
B pt. 280℃/1 mmHg
M pt. 189℃
Density 1.6±0.1 g/cm3

Safety Information

Symbol
HS Code 29054990
Flash point 292.5±23.3℃
Storage Temp. Store at room temperature.
Packaging Poly bottle

Description

Recommended products
Hexahydroxybenzene 98.0%

Application
Galactitol may be used as a reference compound in analytical procedures developed to analyze sugar alcohols in plants and food. It is used as a substrate to identify differentiate and characterize galactitol dehydrogenase(s).

Purpose
For R&D use onlynot for drug household or other uses.

General Description
Galactitol (dulcitol) is a sugar alcohol the reduction product of galactose. In people with galactokinase deficiency a form of galactosemia excess dulcitol forms in the lens of the eye leading to cataracts.