Lactose Monohydrate

• A dissacharide formed by the condensation of one galactose and one glucose molecule.
• The major sugar in the milk of most species, typically present between 2-8%.
• Lactase hydrolyzes lactose to its constituent monosaccharides.
• In neonates, glucose released via the action of lactase is a major energy source.

Heavy Metals (as Pb) (%): 0.0005

Insoluble Matter (%): 0.005

Iron (ppm): 5

Residue after Ignition (%): 0.03

• Appearance: Solid
• Boiling Point: 667.9 °C at 760 mmHg (Predicted)
• Density: 1.53 g/cm3 at 20 °C
• Melting Point: 203.3 °C (dec.)
• PH Value: 3.5-6.0 (25 °C, 0.5 M in H2O)
• RTECS Number: OD9625000