| Bioactivity | 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 drug 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]. | ||||||||||||
| Name | D-Tagatose | ||||||||||||
| CAS | 87-81-0 | ||||||||||||
| Formula | C6H12O6 | ||||||||||||
| Molar Mass | 180.16 | ||||||||||||
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. | ||||||||||||
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