Lactose, Monohydrate, BiotechGrade

Lactose, Monohydrate, BiotechGrade

Explore our high-quality Lactose, Monohydrate, BiotechGrade, a premium product also known as milk sugar. This disaccharide sugar is well-regarded in the medical and biochemical fields for its outstanding physical properties, making it an essential filler in pharmaceutical formulations. Our Lactose is designed for meticulous biochemical research and analysis, ensuring the highest purity standards.

Key Features:

• Type: Disaccharide sugar, commonly referred to as milk sugar.
• Physical Characteristics: Fine, white, crystalline powder structure.
• Chemical CAS Number: 64044-51-5.
• Chemical Formula: C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁·H₂O.
• Formula Weight: 360.31 g/mol.

Chemical Specifications:

Appearance	Fine, white, crystalline powder
Specific Rotation	+[?]D20 +54.4° to +55.9°
Water Content	4.5-5.5%
Insoluble Matter	0.005%
Loss on Drying @ 80°C	0.5%
Residue on Ignition	0.1%
Iron (Fe)	5 ppm
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	5 ppm
Total Aerobic Microbial Count	100/g
Total Molds and Yeasts	50/g

Safety and Handling:

Health Rating	1 (Minimal hazard)
Flammability Rating	1 (Minimal risk)

Chemical Category:

Sugars | Biotech Products