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Thermo Scientific Chemicals α-D-Lactose monohydrate, ACS
Description
It is also heavily used in the pharmaceutical industry as a pill filler. They are capable of fermenting lactose for ethanol production.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
General Description
• μa-D-Lactose monohydrate, ACS is the crystalline form of D-Lactose
• It is composed of galactose and glucose subunits
Application
• μa-D-Lactose monohydrate can be used to ferment lactose for ethanol production in laboratory settings
• It may be used as a reference standard for lactose quantitation
Specifications
Melting Point | ∽218°C (decomposition) |
Physical Form | Crystalline |
Quantity | 500 g |
Beilstein | 3768231 |
Merck Index | 14,5343 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water (warm) (0.1g/mL),and ethanol (very slightly soluble). Insoluble in chloroform,and ether. |
Formula Weight | 360.32 (342.30 Anhydrous) |
Grade | ACS |
Density | 1.525 g/mL |
Chemical Name or Material | α-D-Lactose monohydrate, For analysis ACS |
RUO – Research Use Only