d-galactal

D-Galactal is a monosaccharide in the carbohydrate class. As an aldohexose, it contains six carbon atoms and an aldehyde functional group. Naturally found in foods such as dairy products, meats, and fruits, D-Galactal can also be synthesized through chemical or enzymatic methods. It has various uses in the food industry, particularly as a flavoring and sweetening agent. Additionally, D-Galactal holds potential for research in metabolic disorders, cancer, and inflammation.

6-O-(tert-Butyldimethylsilyl)-D-galactal is a biochemical reagent used in the study of glycobiology. Glycobiology focuses on the structure, synthesis, biology, and evolution of sugars, encompassing carbohydrate chemistry, glycan formation and degradation enzymology, protein-glycan recognition, and the role of glycans in biological systems. This field is closely linked to fundamental research, biomedicine, and biotechnology.

6-O-(Triisopropylsilyl)-D-galactal is a biochemical reagent that can be used as a biomaterial for life science related research and as a sulfonylation reagent for organic synthesis and drug discovery.