α-Lactose
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α-Lactose (α-D-Lactose) is the major sugar present in milk. Lactose exists in the form of two anomers, α and β. The α form normally crystallizes as a monohydrate.
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- Purity: 98.0%
- CAS No.: 14641-93-1
- Formula: C12H22O11
- Molecular Weight:342.30
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Storage:
4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture
* In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture)
Biological Activity
Lactose is a very important sugar because of its abundance in the milk of humans and domestic animals. Lactose is a valuable asset as a basic nutrient and the main substrate in fermentative processes that led to the production of fermented milk products, such as yogurt and kefir[3].
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
Chemical Information
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CAS No. 14641-93-1
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Appearance Solid
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Molecular Weight 342.30
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Formula C12H22O11
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Color White to light yellow
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SMILES
OC[C@H]([C@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@H]1O)O[C@@]1([H])O[C@@H]2[C@H](O[C@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@H]2O)CO
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Synonyms
α-D-Lactose
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Structure Classification
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Initial Source
milk of humans and domestic animals
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Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
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Storage
4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture
* In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture)
Solvent & Solubility
H2O : 62.5 mg/mL (182.59 mM; Need ultrasonic)
DMSO : 5.83 mg/mL (17.03 mM; Need ultrasonic; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)
Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture). When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.
* Note: If you choose water as the stock solution, please dilute it to the working solution, then filter and sterilize it with a 0.22 μm filter before use.
Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture). When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.
* Note: If you choose water as the stock solution, please dilute it to the working solution, then filter and sterilize it with a 0.22 μm filter before use.
Concentration (start) × Volume (start) = Concentration (final) × Volume (final)
For the following dissolution methods, please prepare the working solution directly:
It is recommended to prepare fresh solutions and use them promptly within a short period of time.
The percentages shown for the solvents indicate their volumetric ratio in the final prepared solution. If precipitation or phase separation occurs during preparation, heat and/or sonication can be used to aid dissolution.
Add each solvent one by one: PBS
Solubility: 25 mg/mL (73.04 mM); Clear solution; Need ultrasonic and warming and heat to 60°C
Please enter the basic information of animal experiments:
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Recommended: Prepare an additional quantity of animals to account for potential losses during experiments.
Working solution concentration: 0.22 mg/mL
This product has good water solubility, please refer to the measured solubility data in water/PBS/Saline for details.
Purity & Documentation
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Data Sheet (277 KB)
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SDS (393 KB)
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Handling Instructions (2659 KB)
References
Complete Stock Solution Preparation Table
Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture). When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.
| Optional Solvent | Concentration Solvent Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg | 25 mg |
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| DMSO / H2O | 1 mM | 2.9214 mL | 14.6071 mL | 29.2141 mL | 73.0354 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.5843 mL | 2.9214 mL | 5.8428 mL | 14.6071 mL | |
| 10 mM | 0.2921 mL | 1.4607 mL | 2.9214 mL | 7.3035 mL | |
| 15 mM | 0.1948 mL | 0.9738 mL | 1.9476 mL | 4.8690 mL | |
| H2O | 20 mM | 0.1461 mL | 0.7304 mL | 1.4607 mL | 3.6518 mL |
| 25 mM | 0.1169 mL | 0.5843 mL | 1.1686 mL | 2.9214 mL | |
| 30 mM | 0.0974 mL | 0.4869 mL | 0.9738 mL | 2.4345 mL | |
| 40 mM | 0.0730 mL | 0.3652 mL | 0.7304 mL | 1.8259 mL | |
| 50 mM | 0.0584 mL | 0.2921 mL | 0.5843 mL | 1.4607 mL | |
| 60 mM | 0.0487 mL | 0.2435 mL | 0.4869 mL | 1.2173 mL | |
| 80 mM | 0.0365 mL | 0.1826 mL | 0.3652 mL | 0.9129 mL | |
| 100 mM | 0.0292 mL | 0.1461 mL | 0.2921 mL | 0.7304 mL |
* Note: If you choose water as the stock solution, please dilute it to the working solution, then filter and sterilize it with a 0.22 μm filter before use.