| D-Lactose is a disaccharide sugar present in milk that contributes to the overall health in humans, mammals and insects alike. Anhydrous lactose is an excipient, filler, diluent, and bulking agent in a wide variety of pharmaceutical tablets, capsules, powders and other preparations. It also has applications as a nutrient and multi-functional ingredient in infant formula. Synonyms: beta-D-galactopyranosyl-(14)-D-glucose, Lactose, (+)-Lactose, AHL, Aletobiose, D-(+)-Lactose, DCL 15, DCl 11, Dilactose, Fast-Flo Lactose, Fast-flo, Flowlac 100, Galactinum, Granulac 140, Granulac 140M, Granulac 70, Inhalac 70, Lactin, Lactin (carbohydrate), Lactobiose, Lactohale 100, Lactohale 200, Lactohale 300, Lactose Edible 90, Lactose Fast-flo, Lactose Anhydride, Lactose Anhydrous, Milk Sugar, Nonpareil 107, Osmolactan, Pharmatosa DCL 21, Pharmatose 21, Pharmatose 325M, Pharmatose DCL 15, PrenoLakt, Prismalac, Respitose ML 001, Respitose ML 003, Respitose ML 006, Respitose SV 003, Saccharum Lactin, Sachelac, Sorbalac 400, Sorbolac 400, Spherolac, Super- Tab, SuperTab 11SD, SuperTab 21AN, Tablettose, Tablettose 70, Tablettose 80, Variolac 960, Zeparox EP CAS No: 63-42-3 Molecular Formula: C12H22O11 Molecular Weight: 342.30 Appearance: White to off-white powder Melting Point: 221-226C (lit) Solubility (100mg/ml, Water): Colorless, clear, complete Residue of Ignition: 0.1% Loss on Drying: 0.5% Water: 1% Specific Rotation: +54.4 to 55.9 Storage and Stability: Powder may be stored at RT. Stable for 12 months after receipt. |
