Cas:63-42-3 Lactose powder
product name |
Lactose |
cas number |
63-42-3 |
apperance |
White crystal powder |
Density |
1.8±0.1 g/cm3 |
MF |
C12H22O11 |
MW |
342.297 |
Lactose is a unique carbohydrate in human and mammalian milk. It is a disaccharide composed of glucose and galactose, and its molecular formula is C12H22O11. During the growth and development of infants and young children, lactose not only provides energy, but also participates in the development of the brain.
Lactose is mainly used in the manufacture of baby food and the preparation of medicines, such as pharmaceutical tablets and powders as a diluent.
Used to make baby food, candy, margarine, etc. Used as a flavoring agent in medicine, it can be obtained from whey extract.
Alpha-lactose hydrate is widely used in the production of pharmaceuticals. It is used as a filler, glidant, disintegrant, lubricant and binder in solid preparations, and as an excipient in freeze-dried preparations [5]. Many pharmacopoeias contain lactose.