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beta-Lactose

SKU 90034754 CAS 5965-66-2 C12H22O11 MW 342.30 Available on enquiry

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Beta-Lactose is a disaccharide sugar used primarily in pharmaceutical formulations and food science research. This compound has the molecular formula C12H22O11 and a molecular weight of 342.30. It is stored at ambient temperatures and carries no signal word. Molekula supplies beta-Lactose from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.

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Overview

SKU
90034754
CAS Number
5965-66-2
IUPAC Name
(2R,3R,4S,5R,6S)-2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-[(2R,3S,4R,5R,6R)-4,5,6-trihydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-3-yl]oxyoxane-3,4,5-triol
EC Number
227-751-9
Molecular Formula
C12H22O11
Molecular Weight
342.30
Exact Mass
342.1162
SMILES
C([C@@H]1[C@@H]([C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H](O1)O[C@@H]2[C@H](O[C@H]([C@@H]([C@H]2O)O)O)CO)O)O)O)O
InChIKey
GUBGYTABKSRVRQ-DCSYEGIMSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C12H22O11/c13-1-3-5(15)6(16)9(19)12(22-3)23-10-4(2-14)21-11(20)8(18)7(10)17/h3-20H,1-2H2/t3-,4-,5+,6+,7-,8-,9-,10-,11-,12+/m1/s1
PubChem CID
6134

Synonyms

  • 4-(beta-D-Galactosido)-D-glucose
  • 4-O-beta-D-Galactopyranosyl-beta-D-glucopyranose
  • beta-D-galactopyranosyl-(1->4)-beta-D-glucopyranose
  • beta-D-Glucopyranose, 4-O-beta-D-galactopyranosyl-
  • beta-D-Lactose
  • D-Glucose, 4-O-beta-D-galactopyranosyl
  • D-Lactose
  • GlyTouCan:G84224TW
  • lactose
  • Milk sugar

Frequently asked questions

What is beta-Lactose used for?

Beta-Lactose is commonly used as an excipient in pharmaceutical formulations and as a food additive.

What are the chemical formula and molecular weight of beta-Lactose?

The chemical formula is C12H22O11 and the molecular weight is 342.30 g/mol.

How should beta-Lactose be stored?

This product should be stored at ambient temperature.

What grade of beta-Lactose is available?

Please contact our sales team to confirm the specific grade currently available for your requirements.

Can Molekula supply beta-Lactose in bulk?

Yes, Molekula can supply this product in bulk quantities to meet your industrial or research needs.

What documentation comes with the order?

All orders are supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.

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