Alpha-Lactose monohydrate is a disaccharide sugar commonly used as a nutrient and excipient in food products. It is a hydrated form of lactose, the primary sugar found in milk, and serves as a bulking agent and carrier in various formulations.
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CAS 5989-81-1
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(2R,3R,4R,5R)-2,3,5,6-tetrahydroxy-4-[(2S,3R,4S,5R,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxyhexanal
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(2R,3R,4S,5R,6S)-2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-[(2R,3S,4R,5R,6S)-4,5,6-trihydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-3-yl]oxyoxane-3,4,5-triol;hydrate
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