α-Lactose
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α-Lactose structure
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Common Name | α-Lactose | ||
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| CAS Number | 14641-93-1 | Molecular Weight | 342.29600 | |
| Density | 1.76 g/cm3 | Boiling Point | 667.9ºC at 760 mmHg | |
| Molecular Formula | C12H22O11 | Melting Point | 201-202ºC | |
| MSDS | N/A | Flash Point | 357.8ºC | |
Use of α-Lactoseα-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]. |
| Name | Lactose |
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| Synonym | More Synonyms |
| 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]. |
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| In Vitro | Lactose is a very important sugar because of its abundance in the milk of humans and domestic animals. Lactose is a valuable asset as a basic nutrient and the main substrate in fermentative processes that led to the production of fermented milk products, such as yogurt and kefir[3]. |
| References |
[2]. Lactose. |
| Density | 1.76 g/cm3 |
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| Boiling Point | 667.9ºC at 760 mmHg |
| Melting Point | 201-202ºC |
| Molecular Formula | C12H22O11 |
| Molecular Weight | 342.29600 |
| Flash Point | 357.8ºC |
| Exact Mass | 342.11600 |
| PSA | 189.53000 |
| Vapour Pressure | 1.08E-20mmHg at 25°C |
| Index of Refraction | 52.5 ° (C=10, H2O) |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
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| HS Code | 1702190000 |
| HS Code | 1702190000 |
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| EINECS 238-691-8 |
| MFCD00150747 |