This product is for research use only and is not for human consumption or therapeutic use.
CAS Number:
87-81-0
Purity:
98
Molecular Weight:
180.16
Alternative Names:
D-(-)-Tagatose
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Product Description:
D-Tagatose (D-(-)-Tagatose) is a rare monosaccharide found in nature with prebiotic characteristics. D-Tagatose is as a substitute for sucrose and a low-calorie sweetener in foodstuffs such as gum, fruit juice, and beverages. D-Tagatose is also a potential antidiabetic agent for the research of type II diabetes and a prebiotic to help elevate beneficial bacteria in the colon, prevent colon cancer, and lower cholesterol[1].
Storage Temperature:
-20°C, 3 years; 4°C, 2 years (Powder)