Lactose monohydrate, C12H24O12
Lactose monohydrate is a carbohydrate and a derivative of lactose, where one molecule of lactose is chemically bound to a molecule of water. This compound is extensively utilized in the pharmaceutical and food industries as an excipient and a stabilizer for the formulation of tablets and capsules, as well as a filler in the manufacture of foods.
Other names
- Lactose hydrate
- Milk sugar monohydrate
- 4-O-β-D-Galactopyranosyl-D-glucose monohydrate
- D-Lactose monohydrate
- Pharmatose
- CAS Number: 64044-51-5
- EINECS: 200-559-2
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