Certificate of Analysis
| Product Name: | α-Lactose |
| Catalog Number: | M54760 |
| CAS Number: | 14641-93-1 |
Physical and Chemical Properties
| Formula: | C12H22O11 |
| Molecular Weight: | 342.30 |
| Solubility: | DMSO 20 mg/mL; Water 30 mg/mL |
| Storage: | 4°C, dry, sealed |
| Chemical Structure: |  |
Product Information
| Description: | α-Lactose is the major sugar present in milk. Lactose exists in the form of two anomers, α and β. Lactose is a very important sugar because of its abundance in the milk of humans and domestic animals. |
| Stability and Solubility Advice: | Information concerning product stability, particularly in solution, has rarely been reported and in most cases we can only offer a general guide. We recommend that stock solutions, once prepared, are stored aliquoted in tightly sealed vials and used within 1 month. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles. Storage conditions for some special products should refer to their storage details. |