α-Lactose

• Description:

  α-Lactose (α-D-Lactose) is the major sugar present in milk. Lactose exists in the form of two anomers, α and β. The α form normally crystallizes as a monohydrate[1][2].

• Product Name Alternative:

  α-D-Lactose

• UNSPSC:

  12352005

• Hazard Statement:

  H302, H315, H319, H335

• Target:

  Others

• Type:

  Natural Products

• Related Pathways:

  Others

• Field of Research:

  Others

• Assay Protocol:

  https://www.medchemexpress.com/α-lactose.html

• Purity:

  98.0

• Solubility:

  DMSO : 5.83 mg/mL (ultrasonic) |H2O : 62.5 mg/mL (ultrasonic)

• Smiles:

  OC[C@H] ([C@H] (O) [C@H] (O) [C@H]1O) O[C@@]1 ([H]) O[C@@H]2[C@H] (O[C@H] (O) [C@H] (O) [C@H]2O) CO

• Molecular Formula:

  C12H22O11

• Molecular Weight:

  342.30

• Precautions:

  H302, H315, H319, H335

• References & Citations:

  [1]Lactose.|[2]Schuck, et al. Lactose crystallization: determination of α-lactose monohydrate in spray-dried dairy products. (2002) .|[3]Ana C Adam, et al. Lactose: The Milk Sugar From a Biotechnological Perspective. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr. 2004;44 (7-8) :553-7.

• Shipping Conditions:

  Room Temperature

• Storage Conditions:

  4°C (Powder, sealed storage, away from moisture)

• Scientific Category:

  Natural Products

• Clinical Information:

  No Development Reported

• CAS Number:

  14641-93-1