Applications
2-Deoxy-D-galactose is used as an inhibitor of fucosylation, which is a process of adding hexose deoxy sugar units to a molecule. It is used for studying galactose uptake into Escherichia coli and also for competitive elution of Anadarin P lectin (a galactosyl-binding lectin from blood clam).

Solubility
Soluble in water.

Notes
Incompatible with oxidizing agents. Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed.