Molecular Formula | C12H22O11 |
Molar Mass | 342.3 |
Density | 1.76±0.1 g/cm3(Predicted) |
Melting Point | 238 °C |
Boling Point | 667.9±55.0 °C(Predicted) |
Merck | 5343 |
pKa | 12.02±0.70(Predicted) |
Storage Condition | Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature |
Refractive Index | 52.5 ° (C=10, H2O) |
Physical and Chemical Properties | White crystalline powder, soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO and other organic solvents. |
In vitro study | 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. |
WGK Germany | 3 |
HS Code | 29400090 |
EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
biological activity | α-lactose is the major sugar in milk. Lactose exists in the form of both α and β isomers. The alpha form is typically crystallized in the form of a monohydrate. |