Lactose

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Cat Number

PIE-0053

CAS Number

14641-93-1

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Product Detail Description

CAS Number

14641-93-1

Synonyms

A-MILK SUGAR;(+)-4-O-β-D-Galactopyranosyl-α-D-glucopyranose;4-O-β-D-Galactopyranosyl-α-D-glucopyranose;D-(+)-Lactose Monohydrate (alpha-form);lactose bp/usp;Lactose IP/BP;A-LACTOBIOSE USP;A-LACTIN USP

Molecular Formula

C12H22O11

Standard

USP/ChP

Application

Lactose is used in large quantities as a drug excipient, as a nutrient for infants and young children, and as a good medium for penicillin. It is used as a diluent for soluble powder dispersions, oral capsules, powder inhalers and tablets; lactose is also used in lyophilisates and intravenous injections.

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