Galactose Pyranose Molecule Structure
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Galactose has the chemical formula C6H12O6 has a carbonyl group at C1 , forming an aldehyde, Beta-d-galactose is the ring or pyranose form which combines with glucose to from the disaccharide lactose, or milk sugar. If you compare this structure to beta-d-glucose, the only difference is the position of the "OH" group at the carbon 4 position.
You can use our 3D Molecular Model Builder to illustrate galactose in any of its 5 forms. First choose the model style: "Orbit-flexible". Then choose which structure you want to view/build. Simply enter galactose for the linear molecule, note the carbonyl at carbon 6. Enter alpha-d-galactopyranose or beta-d-galactopyranose to view 6 member rings; alpha-d-galactofuranose or beta-d-galactofuranose for 5 member rings.
You can use our 3D Molecular Model Builder to illustrate galactose in any of its 5 forms. First choose the model style: "Orbit-flexible". Then choose which structure you want to view/build. Simply enter galactose for the linear molecule, note the carbonyl at carbon 6. Enter alpha-d-galactopyranose or beta-d-galactopyranose to view 6 member rings; alpha-d-galactofuranose or beta-d-galactofuranose for 5 member rings.
Indigo Instruments has maintained a substantial inventory of genuine Cochranes of Oxford (Orbit) parts for 30+ years and are compatible with every molecular model kit we have sold. This level of quality may appear expensive but no parts support from other vendors costs even more.
