| Description | α-Lactose is the major sugar present in milk and the main source of energy supplied to the newborn mammalian in its mother's milk. Lactose is also an important osmotic regulator of lactation. |
| Synonyms | D-乳糖单水合物, Lactose |
| molecular weight | 342.3 |
| Molecular formula | C12H22O11 |
| CAS | 14641-93-1 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
| Solubility | DMSO: 25 mg/mL (73.04 mM) |
| References | 1. Levitt M , Wilt T , Shaukat A . Clinical Implications of Lactose Malabsorption Versus Lactose Intolerance[J]. Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology, 2013, 47(6):471-480. |