Molecular formula: C6H12O6
Molecular weight: 180.16
Description: Galactose is a monosaccharide composed of six carbons and one aldehyde, which is classified as aldose and hexose. D-galactose and L-galactose are naturally present. D-galactose generally exists in milk as the structural part of lactose. The lactose in milk is decomposed into glucose and galactose by the human body and is absorbed and utilized.
Storage: cool and dry place, sealed application: chemical intermediate