A naturally occurring product of plants obtained following reduction of GALACTOSE. It appears as a white crystalline powder with a slight sweet taste. It may form in excess in the lens of the eye in GALACTOSEMIAS, a deficiency of GALACTOKINASE.
CAS: 608-66-2
ChEBI: 16813
KNApSAcK: C00001160
3DMET: B04809
Is a reactant or product of enzyme EC 1.1.1.16
Is a reactant or product of enzyme EC 1.1.1.21
Is a reactant or product of enzyme EC 2.7.1.69