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Thermo Scientific Chemicals α-D-Lactose monohydrate, ACS

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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: 5989-81-1 | 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.

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.

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

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 5989-81-1
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

Specifications

Melting Point ∼218°C (decomposition)
Physical Form Crystalline
Quantity 2 kg
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 alpha-D-Lactose monohydrate, For analysis ACS

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber 200-559-2
RTECSNumber OD9625000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures
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RUO – Research Use Only

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