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beta-D-Lactose, contains ^=80% beta and ^=20% alpha, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog number: H54447.18
50 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals
beta-D-Lactose, contains ^=80% beta and ^=20% alpha, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog number: H54447.18
50 g, Each
Quantity
Catalog number: H54447.18
also known as H54447-18
Price (USD)
47.60
Each
Quantity
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS
5965-66-2
IUPAC Name
(2R,3R,4S,5R,6S)-2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-{[(2R,3S,4R,5R,6R)-4,5,6-trihydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-3-yl]oxy}oxane-3,4,5-triol
Molecular Formula
C12H22O11
InChI Key
GUBGYTABKSRVRQ-DCSYEGIMSA-N
SMILES
OC[C@H]1O[C@@H](O[C@H]2[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@H](O)O[C@@H]2CO)[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@H]1O
Specifications
Specification SheetAppearance (Color)
White to pale cream
Form
Crystals or powder or crystalline powder
Comment
Specification differs for U.S. and non-U.S. material where indicated
Residue on ignition
≤0.1%
Specific Absorbance (E 1%/1cm)
210-220nm: ≤0.25
Description
β-D-Lactose is used in the pharmaceutical industry to make tablets. It acts as a nutrient and as a filler used in pills. It is utilized in the dilution of heroin. Further, it is used to sweeten stout beer.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Applications
β-D-Lactose is used in the pharmaceutical industry to make tablets. It acts as a nutrient and as a filler used in pills. It is utilized in the dilution of heroin. Further, it is used to sweeten stout beer.
Solubility
Soluble in water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
β-D-Lactose is used in the pharmaceutical industry to make tablets. It acts as a nutrient and as a filler used in pills. It is utilized in the dilution of heroin. Further, it is used to sweeten stout beer.
Solubility
Soluble in water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
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