0848A 05000 is referred as LACTOSE AR under Research Lab Fine Chem Industries catalogue. 0848A 05000 LACTOSE AR is an analytical grade reagent. Lactose is also known as Milk sugar or 4-O-2;-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. It's s 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 flavour 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.

Specifications:

LACTOSE AR (monohydrate) (Analytical grade)

Molecular weight: 360.31

Molecular formula: C12H22O11.H2O

Assay : Min.98.5%

CAS No.: 64044-51-5

Pack Size: 5 Kg per bottle