Lactose Monohydrate
Product Description
- A dissacharide formed by the condensation of one galactose and one glucose molecule.
- The major sugar in the milk of most species, typically present between 2-8%.
- Lactase hydrolyzes lactose to its constituent monosaccharides.
- In neonates, glucose released via the action of lactase is a major energy source.
Heavy Metals (as Pb) (%): 0.0005
Insoluble Matter (%): 0.005
Iron (ppm): 5
Residue after Ignition (%): 0.03
- Appearance: Solid
- Boiling Point: 667.9 °C at 760 mmHg (Predicted)
- Density: 1.53 g/cm3 at 20 °C
- Melting Point: 203.3 °C (dec.)
- PH Value: 3.5-6.0 (25 °C, 0.5 M in H2O)
- RTECS Number: OD9625000
