Supplied in 1g vials.
 
2-Phenylethyl-b-D-galactopyranoside is supplied in screw top vials.
 
According to the MSDS, this substance is considered harmful if ingested or inhaled and can cause skin and eye irritation. Its hazard codes include H302 (harmful if swallowed), H315 (causes skin irritation), and H319 (causes serious eye irritation).
 
This chemical is commonly used in biochemical research as a substrate for beta-galactosidase assays and as an inhibitor for glycosidases. It appears as a white to off-white crystalline powder.