GALACTOSE
UNII X2RN3Q8DNE

Substance Identification & Data

This profile provides standardized clinical and technical data for Galactose, uniquely identified by the FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII) X2RN3Q8DNE.

Technical mappings include the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Registry Number 59-23-4 and the RxNorm Concept ID (RxCUI) 4626. Explore the sections below for detailed nomenclature and a complete directory of NDC-listed products containing this ingredient.

FDA UNII Code
X2RN3Q8DNE
CAS Registry Number
59-23-4
RxNorm Concept ID

Detailed Substance Profile

Preferred Name
GALACTOSE
Official standardized name for this substance within the FDA UNII nomenclature system.
Molecular Formula
X2RN3Q8DNE
The specific atomic composition represented as a molecular structure string.
InChIKey
C6H12O6
International Chemical Identifier digital signature for unique molecular identification.
SMILES String
GZCGUPFRVQAUEE-KCDKBNATSA-N
Line notation for describing the chemical structure and connectivity of atoms.
NCI Thesaurus
National Cancer Institute reference terminology for clinical and research data.
PubChem CID
Unique identification number in the NCBI database of chemical substances.
USAN ID
LL-31(A)
Identifier assigned by the United States Adopted Names Council.
Substance Type
chemical
ISO 11238 classification category (e.g., Chemical, Polymer, Protein).
Ingredient Role
C(O)[C@@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)C=O

Synonyms and Nomenclature

This section provides a complete list of nomenclature and identifier mappings for Galactose. Identifiers are organized into official regulatory terms, commercial trade names, and technical systematic synonyms used to ensure accurate identification across clinical pharmaceutical databases, regulatory filings, and electronic health records.

FDA Official Name

GALACTOSE

Common Names & Synonyms

BRAIN SUGAR
CEREBROSE
D-GALACTOSE [MI]
GALACTOSE [EP IMPURITY]
GALACTOSE [EP MONOGRAPH]
GALACTOSE [II]
GALACTOSE [MART.]
GALACTOSE [NF]
GALACTOSE [USAN]
GALACTOSE [USP-RS]
GALACTOSE [VANDF]
GALACTOSE [WHO-DD]
LACTULOSE IMPURITY B [EP IMPURITY]

Systematic Nomenclature

(+)-GALACTOSE
(3R,4S,5R,6R)-6-(HYDROXYMETHYL)TETRAHYDROPYRAN-2,3,4,5-TETROL
D-(+)-GALACTOSE
D-GALACTOPYRANOSE
D-GALACTOSE
GALACTOPYRANOSE, D-
GALACTOSE, (+)-
GALACTOSE, D-

Technical Codes

NSC-8102

NDC Products Containing GALACTOSE

This unique ingredient identifier is listed as an ingredient or substance in the following products in the NDC directory: