Lactose, Anhydrous [63-42-3]

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:
β-D-galactopyranosyl-(1→4)-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:
221-226°C (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 55.9º

Storage and Stability:
Powder may be stored at RT. Stable for 12 months after receipt.