α-Lactose (hydrate)

α-Lactose (hydrate) (α-D-Lactose (hydrate) ) is the principal carbohydrate in the milk of most mammals. α-Lactose (hydrate) consists of glucose and galactose and exists in the form of two anomers, α and β. α-Lactose (hydrate) has many uses in the food and pharmaceutical industries, such as a free-flowing or agglomerating agent, a diluent for pigments, flavors, or enzymes[1][2][3].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[5989-81-1]

Product Name Alternative

α-D-Lactose (hydrate)

UNSPSC

12352005

Hazard Statement

H302, H315, H319, H335

Target

Endogenous Metabolite

Type

Reference compound

Related Pathways

Metabolic Enzyme/Protease

Applications

Metabolism-protein/nucleotide metabolism

Field of Research

Others

Assay Protocol

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

Purity

98.0

Solubility

DMSO : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic)

Smiles

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

Molecular Formula

C12H24O12

Molecular Weight

360.31

Precautions

H302, H315, H319, H335

References & Citations

[1]Schuck, et al. Lactose crystallization: determination of α-lactose monohydrate in spray-dried dairy products. (2002) .|[2]Johnson J M, et al. Lactose; Encyclopedia of Food Sciences and Nutrition[J]. 2003.