| Description | α-Lactose (hydrate) (α-D-Lactose (hydrate)), the main carbohydrate in mammalian milk, comprises two sugar units: glucose and galactose, and occurs as two anomers, α and β. It serves multiple roles in the food and pharmaceutical sectors, including as a free-flowing or agglomerating agent, and a diluent for pigments, flavors, or enzymes [1] [2] [3]. |
| Synonyms | α-D-Lactose hydrate |
| molecular weight | 360.31 |
| Molecular formula | C12H24O12 |
| CAS | 5989-81-1 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice. |