D-Galactose-13C is the 13C labeled D-Galactose. D-Galactose is a natural aldohexose and C-4 epimer of glucose[1][2][3][4].
Stable heavy isotopes of drogen, carbon, and other elements have been incorporated into drug molecules, largely as tracers for quantitation during the drug development process. Deuteration has gained attention because of its potential to affect the pharmacokinetic and metabolic profiles of drugs[1].
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