Lactose
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Lactose is a disaccharide sugar composed of galactose and glucose, commonly found in milk and dairy products.Product Details |
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Formula: |
C12H22O11 |
CAS Number: |
63-42-3 |
Also Known As: |
4-(beta-D-Galactosido)-D-glucose; Milk sugar |
applications:
Lactose is widely used in the food industry as a sweetener, bulking agent, flavor enhancer and as an ingredient in dietary supplements.
Lactose is also used as a filler and binder in the pharmaceutical industry and in cosmetic formulations such as creams, lotions, and masks as a moisturizing and conditioning agent.
Typical Specifications
Data is representative of average lots;
data taken from specific lots may vary.
Appearance |
White crystalline powder |
Density, g/cm3 |
1.525 |
Melting point, °C |
222.8 |
Molecular weight, g/mol |
342.30 |
Odor |
Odorless |
Purity, % |
99 |
Refractive index, n20/D |
1.5376 |
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