LACTOSE 98.5% AR - 25 Kg

Description

Lactose is also known as Milk sugar or 4-O--D-galactopyranosyl-D-glucose. It is a disaccharide sugar composed of galactose and glucose. 2-8% of milk is composed of lactose. It is available as a white powder and is soluble in water. It has a sweet taste and is widely used in the food and processing industry. Its solubility in water is less than that of sugar and is not added directly to the food. It is used as a carrier and stabilizer of pharmaceutical products due to its mild flavor and easy handling. It has wide applications in the pharmaceutical industry due its cost-effectiveness and compressibility. Some people who lack lactase enzyme in their body might suffer from lactose intolerance and they cannot digest lactose. Quantity Provided: 500 gm/Bottle Molecular Weight: 360.31 Molecular Formula: C12H22O11.H2O Assay: Min. 98.5% CAS No: 64044-51-5