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Medchemexpress LLC α-Lactose (α-D-Lactose) | 14641-93-1 | 5 G

Supplier: Medchemexpress LLC HYN25145G
α-Lactose (α-D-Lactose) is the primary sugar found in milk, existing in two anomeric forms, α and β. The α form typically crystallizes as a monohydrate. This disaccharide plays a crucial role as a fundamental nutrient and serves as the main substrate in fermentation processes for products like yogurt and kefir.
- Purity of 98.0%
- Molecular weight: 342.30
- Chemical formula: C12H22O11
- Appearance: solid
- Color: white to light yellow
- Structure classification: saccharides, polysaccharides
- Initial source: animals (milk of humans and domestic animals)
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