Technical Data

011009
Grade
Highly Purified
Molecular Formula
13C6H14O6
Molecular Weight
188.13
EU Commodity Code
38220090
Shipping Temp
RT
Storage Temp
4°C
Dulcitol-13C6
Galactitol-13C6; Dulcite-13C6; Dulcose-13C6; Euonymit-13C6; Melampyrin-13C6; Melampyrit-13C6; NSC 1944-13C6;

Labeled Dulcitol, the reduction product of Galactose. An increase in the level of Dulcitol is often a result of metabolism defect caused by a defect in galactose-1-phosphate uridylyltransferase (an autosomal recessive disorder). Dulcitol buildup can also lead to cataractogenesis.

Form
White Solid
Melting Point
186-188°C
Solubility
Water

Intended for research use only. Not for use in human, therapeutic, or diagnostic applications.

References
Ning, C. et al.: Pediat. Res., 48, 211 (2000); Cheng, H. et al.: Exp. Eye Res., 51, 345 (1990); Wells, W.W. et al.: Galactosemia, 227 (1969);
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