Lactose

SKU: orb1310468

Description

Lactose, a disaccharide composed of galactose and glucose, is the primary carbohydrate found in milk. It is widely used in biochemical research as a carbon source in microbial culture media and in studies of lactose intolerance and digestion, both in vitro and in vivo.

Research Area

Immunology & Inflammation, Infectious Disease & Virology, Metabolism Research, Signal Transduction

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 63-42-3
• MW: 342.30
• Purity: 99.63% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁
• SMILES: O([C@@H]([C@@H]([C@H](C=O)O)O)[C@@H](CO)O)[C@@H]1O[C@H](CO)[C@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@H]1O
• Target: Endogenous Metabolite,Interleukin,ERK,Antibacterial,NF-κB
• Solubility: 10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:2 mg/mL (5.84 mM);H2O:6.25 mg/mL (18.26 mM);DMSO:59 mg/mL (172.36 mM)

Storage & Handling

• Storage: Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice/Shipping at ambient temperature.
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

EndogenousMetabolite, Endogenous Metabolite, Inhibitor, Lactose, inhibit

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

3037558