High Quality CAS 10039-26-6 lactose monohydrate

Basic information
Chemical formula: C12H22O11・H2O, molecular weight is 360.31.
Chemical name: α-D-lactose monohydrate, D-(+)-lactose monohydrate, etc.

Physical and chemical properties
Appearance: usually white or cream-colored crystalline powder.
Odor: slightly sweet, odorless or slightly odorous.
Melting point: about 211.8℃, it will decompose when heated to a certain temperature.
Solubility: soluble in water, at 20℃, its solubility in water is 0.5M, and the solution is clear and colorless

Application areas
Food field: As a sweetener, it is used in foods such as chocolate, biscuits, and candies to provide natural sweetness. It is also stable and resistant to high temperatures, making it suitable for use in food processing. It can also be used as a thickener and emulsifier to increase product consistency in dairy products, improve texture and taste. For example, adding it to ice cream can prevent crystallization and increase smoothness.
Medical field: It is often used as a filler and diluent for drugs, which helps in the molding of drugs and accurate control of dosage. It can also be used as an auxiliary solvent for oral drugs to help drugs dissolve faster and more evenly in the body, improve drug efficacy, and can also be used as a drug medium to promote drug absorption and transport.
Other fields: In cosmetics, it can be used as an additive to moisturize and nourish; in animal feed, it can be used as a nutritional supplement and filler, using its physical and chemical stability to improve the quality and taste of feed.