α-Lactose
α-Lactose is the principal carbohydrate in milk, serving as a crucial energy source for neonates and an osmotic regulator during lactation. This disaccharide is widely used in nutritional studies, cell culture media preparation, and research into intestinal absorption and lactose intolerance mechanisms, both in vitro and in vivo.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
14641-93-1
Product Name Alternative
Anomers, alpha-Lactose, a-Lactose, monohydrate, milk, nutrient, α Lactose, αLactose, α-Lactose, sugar
Field of Research
Pharmacology & Drug Discovery
Purity
98.00% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
DMSO:25 mg/mL (73.04 mM)
Smiles
OC[C@H]1O[C@@H] (O[C@H]2[C@H] (O) [C@@H] (O) [C@@H] (O) O[C@@H]2CO) [C@H] (O) [C@@H] (O) [C@H]1O
Molecular Formula
C12H22O11
Molecular Weight
342.3
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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