Category:
Other Excipients
CAS NO:
63-42-3
Standard:
In-house Standards,
Lactose is a reducing disaccharide derived from milk, widely used as an excipient. Manufactured via crystallization and purification of whey, its molecular formula is C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁ with CAS No. 63-42-3.
Contraindicated for patients with galactosemia. Store in cool, dry environments to prevent microbial growth and maintain stability.