Thermo Scientific Chemicals D-Lactose

Description

D-Lactose, CAS # 63-42-3, is a disaccharide and the major sugar found in milk. It is composed of galactose and glucose subunits. | CAS: 63-42-3 | C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁

D-Lactose is used for the culture of lactic acid metabolizing bacteria, lactic acid bacteria. D-Lactose is used to identify and characterized galectins.

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General Description

• D-Lactose is the major sugar found in milk
• It is formed through the condensation of galactose and glucose

Application

• D-Lactose is used to identify and characterize galectins
• It is also used to culture lactic acid-metabolizing bacteria

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 63-42-3
• Molecular Formula: C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁
• MDL Number: MFCD00151251
• Synonym: Gal-beta-1,4-Glc; 4-O-beta-D-Galactopyranosyl-D-glucopyranose

• Color: White
• Odor: Odorless
• Quantity: 500 g
• Beilstein: 93796
• Merck Index: 14,5343
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 342.3
• Physical Form: Powder
• Chemical Name or Material: D-Lactose

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber	200-559-2
RTECSNumber	OD9625000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only