Galactose, sometimes abbreviated Gal, is a monosaccharide sugar that is less sweet than glucose and fructose.
G 1205 (OTTO) D-Galactose, 99% Cas 59-23-4 - used as a component of galactosyltransferase labeling buffer. As a supplement in MRS broth for the growth of thermophilic lactobacilli, to induce the expression of uncoupling protein (UCP) in yeast transformants.