| Appearance | Pass Test |
| Melting Point | 219°C |
| Vapor Pressure | Negligible |
| Density | 1.525g/cm³ |
| Color | White |
| Packaging | Fiber Drum |
| Formula Weight | 360.32 |
| Physical Form | Solid |
| Chemical Name or Material | D-Lactose Monohydrate |
| Alpha Vector | Lactose Monohydrate |
| Acidity | Pass Test |
| Decomposition Information | >219°C |
| Ignition Residue | 0.1% max. |
| Loss on Drying | 0.5% max. |
| Identification | Pass Test |
| Specific Rotation | 54.4 to 55.9° (+ or -) |
| Residual Solvents | Meets Requirements |
| Grade | NF |
| Water | 4.5 to 5.5% |
PubChem CID 133126686 – d-Lactose monohydrate (also known as d-+-lactose monohydrate).
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Lactose monohydrate decomposes rather than melting, typically at around 202°C. It loses its water of crystallization before breaking down, which distinguishes it from anhydrous lactose.
Lactose monohydrate is widely used as a pharmaceutical excipient, especially in tablets and capsules, and also serves as a filler, stabilizer, and sweetener in food and dietary supplements.
Lactose monohydrate consists of a galactose and glucose unit linked by a β-1,4-glycosidic bond, plus one water molecule per lactose molecule in its crystalline structure.
Lactose monohydrate is a white, crystalline powder, slightly sweet, stable under dry conditions, and sparingly soluble in water. It’s also non-hygroscopic and compatible with many active pharmaceutical ingredients.
Its compressibility, stability, and flowability make lactose monohydrate ideal for direct compression and wet granulation processes in tablet formulations, ensuring consistent dosage and reliable performance.
