

Lactose Monohydrate 500gm
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Lactose monohydrate is a crystalline form of lactose, a disaccharide sugar composed of glucose and galactose. In its monohydrate form, each lactose molecule is associated with one water molecule, resulting in a hydrated crystalline structure. This white to off-white, odorless powder is widely used in various industries for its functional properties. As a key component of milk and dairy products, lactose monohydrate serves important roles in pharmaceuticals, food manufacturing, and biotechnology. It is commonly employed as a filler or binder in pharmaceutical tablets and capsules, as well as a sweetening agent and texture enhancer in the food industry. The monohydrate form of lactose provides versatility in applications, contributing to its widespread use in different sectors.
Uses of Lactose Monohydrate
- Excipient in Drug Formulation:
- Filler/Diluent: Used as a filler in the preparation of tablets and capsules due to its excellent compressibility.
- Binder: Acts as a binder in tablet formulations, aiding in the formation of a cohesive mass.
- Carrier for Dry Powder Inhalers (DPIs): Serves as a carrier substance in dry powder inhalation formulations to aid in the delivery of the active pharmaceutical ingredient.
- Reagent in Analytical Chemistry:
- Chromatography: Used as a standard in chromatography for the analysis of carbohydrates.
- Calibration: Employed in the calibration of instruments and validation of analytical methods.
- Microbiological Media:
- Culture Media: Incorporated into microbiological culture media to provide a carbohydrate source for the growth of microorganisms, particularly for lactose-fermenting bacteria.
- Quality Control and Stability Testing:
- Reference Standard: Used as a reference standard in quality control laboratories for the development and validation of analytical methods.
- Stability Studies: Involved in stability studies to assess the shelf life and stability of pharmaceutical products.
- Pharmaceutical Research:
- Formulation Development: Utilized in the research and development of new drug formulations to study the effect of various excipients on the stability and bioavailability of active ingredients.
- Solubility Studies: Employed in solubility studies to determine the solubility profile of different compounds.
- Chemical Synthesis:
- Precursor: Can be used as a precursor in the synthesis of more complex carbohydrate derivatives.
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Properties
- Color: Red to purplish-red.
- Solubility: Soluble in water and ethanol.
- Staining Characteristics: Stains chromatin and cytoplasmic components, providing contrast for better visualization under a microscope.
Preparation
- Ingredients:
- Carmine dye: A natural red dye extracted from the cochineal insect.
- Acetic acid: A colorless liquid organic compound with a pungent smell.
- Procedure:
- Dissolve a specific amount of carmine powder in hot distilled water.
- Add glacial acetic acid to the solution.
- Filter the mixture to remove any undissolved particles.
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