Name | Lactose |
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EINECS 238-691-8
MFCD00150747 |
Description | α-Lactose (α-D-Lactose) is the major sugar present in milk. Lactose exists in the form of two anomers, α and β. The α form normally crystallizes as a monohydrate[1][2]. |
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In Vitro | 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[3]. |
References |
[2]. Lactose. |
Density | 1.76 g/cm3 |
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Boiling Point | 667.9ºC at 760 mmHg |
Melting Point | 201-202ºC |
Molecular Formula | C12H22O11 |
Molecular Weight | 342.29600 |
Flash Point | 357.8ºC |
Exact Mass | 342.11600 |
PSA | 189.53000 |
Vapour Pressure | 1.08E-20mmHg at 25°C |
Index of Refraction | 52.5 ° (C=10, H2O) |
WGK Germany | 3 |
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HS Code | 1702190000 |
HS Code | 1702190000 |
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