D-(+)-Galactose
NF, EP, Injectable Grade
CAS #:
59-23-4
Molecular Formula:
C6H12O6
Synonym:
N/A
Molecular Weight:
180.18 g/mol
Overview
D-Galactose, CP, also known simply as galactose, is a monosaccharide sugar and a polymer found in hemicellulose; it can be found in sugar beets, dairy products, and mucilages.
| Characters | Unit | Specification | |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Formulary (NF) | |||
| Identity A | Conforms | ||
| Identity B | Conforms | ||
| Appearance | White microcryst. powder | ||
| Appearance of Solution | Clear and less than B8 | ||
| Sp. Rot., [α]D | +78.0° to +81.5°8 | ||
| Water | % | ≤ 1.0 | |
| Ash (residue on ignition) | % | ≤ 0.1 | |
| Acidity | Conforms | ||
| Barium | Conforms | ||
| Limit of Lead | ppm | ≤ 0.5 | |
| Microbiological Specifications | |||
| Total plate count | CFU/g | ≤ 100 | |
| Molds and Yeasts | CFU/g | ≤ 100 | |
| Salmonella | Absence | ||
| E. Coli | Absence | ||
| Staphylococcus Aureus | Absence | ||
| Pseudomonas Aeruginosa | Absence | ||
| Endotoxin | EU/g | ≤ 10 | |
| European Pharmacopeia (EP) | |||
| Identity A | Conforms | ||
| Identity B | Conforms | ||
| Identity C | Conforms | ||
| Appearance | White microcryst. powder | ||
| Appearance of Solution | Conforms | ||
| Protein (UV) | mg/mL | ≤ 0.1 | |
| Assay (hplc)) | % | 97.0-102.0 | |
| Impurities | |||
| Impurities A & B | % | ≤ 1.0 | |
| Unspecified Impurities | % | ≤ 0.3 | |
| Total Impurities | % | ≤ 2.0 | |
| Water | % | ≤ 1 | |
| Sulfated Ash | % | ≤ 0.1 | |
| Acidity | Conforms | ||
| Barium | Conforms | ||
| Limit of Lead | ppm | ≤ 0.5s | |
| Microbiological Specifications | |||
| Total plate count | CFU/g | ≤ 100 | |
| Residual Solvents | |||
| EtOH | ppm | ≤ 500 | |
| MeOH | ppm | ≤ 100 | |
| MIBK | ppm | ≤ 500 | |
Shelf Life/Retest Date: The minimal shelf-life of D-(+)-Galactose, CAS 59-23-4 is 2 years when stored under recommended conditions.
Storage/Shipping Conditions:
- Maintain in a cool dry container.
- Keep container sealed in a dry place.
- Recommended storage temperature is +15°C to +25°C
Pack Sizes: 5 Kg
