Thermo Scientific Chemicals α-D-Lactose monohydrate, ACS

Description

μa-D-Lactose monohydrate, ACS, CAS # 64044-51-5, is the crystalline form of D-Lactose, which is the major sugar found in milk. | CAS: 64044-51-5 | C12H24O12 | 360.312 g/mol

It is also heavily used in the pharmaceutical industry as a pill filler. They are capable of fermenting lactose for ethanol production.

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General Description

• μa-D-Lactose monohydrate, ACS is the crystalline form of D-Lactose
• It is composed of galactose and glucose subunits

Application

• μa-D-Lactose monohydrate can be used to ferment lactose for ethanol production in laboratory settings
• It may be used as a reference standard for lactose quantitation

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 64044-51-5
• Molecular Formula: C12H24O12
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 360.312
• MDL Number: MFCD00150747
• InChI Key: WSVLPVUVIUVCRA-ZEAJSSQNSA-N
• Synonym: d-lactose monohydrate, d-+-lactosemonohydrate
• PubChem CID: 133126686
• IUPAC Name: (3S,6R)-2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-[(3R,6R)-4,5,6-trihydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-3-yl]oxyoxane-3,4,5-triol;hydrate
• SMILES: C(C1C(C(C(C(O1)OC2C(OC(C(C2O)O)O)CO)O)O)O)O.O

• Melting Point: ∽218°C (decomposition)
• Physical Form: Crystalline
• Quantity: 500 g
• Beilstein: 3768231
• Merck Index: 14,5343
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water (warm) (0.1g/mL),and ethanol (very slightly soluble). Insoluble in chloroform,and ether.
• Formula Weight: 360.32 (342.30 Anhydrous)
• Grade: ACS
• Density: 1.525 g/mL
• Chemical Name or Material: α-D-Lactose monohydrate, For analysis ACS

Safety and Handling

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

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only