Name | (5R)-2,5-dihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-3-one |
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Synonyms |
3-Deoxy-D-threo-hexosulose
3-Deoxy-galactosone L-glycero-Hexopyranos-2-ulose, 3-deoxy-, (5ξ)- 3-Deoxy-D-threo-hexos-2-ulose (5ξ)-3-Deoxy-L-glycero-hexopyranos-2-ulose |
Description | 3-Deoxy-galactosone is a 1,2-dicarbonyl compound originating from the degradation of galactose. 3-Deoxy-galactosone is formed in food during Maillard and caramelization reactions[1]. |
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Target |
Human Endogenous Metabolite |
In Vitro | 3-Deoxy-galactosone is also detected in galactose-free food items such as apple juice and beer[1]. In solutions containing glucose, 3-Deoxy-galactosone is formed from 3-deoxyglucosone (3-DG) via the intermediate 3,4-dideoxyglucosone-3-ene (3,4-DGE)[2]. |
References |
Density | 1.5±0.1 g/cm3 |
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Boiling Point | 440.7±45.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
Molecular Formula | C6H10O5 |
Molecular Weight | 162.141 |
Flash Point | 191.9±22.2 °C |
Exact Mass | 162.052826 |
PSA | 86.99000 |
LogP | -1.76 |
Vapour Pressure | 0.0±2.4 mmHg at 25°C |
Index of Refraction | 1.555 |