Lactosa

C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁

IUPAC: 4-O-beta-D-Galactopyranosyl-D-glucose

CAS: 63-42-3

Descripción general

Lactose is the primary sugar in milk, composed of glucose and galactose. About 65% of the global population has reduced ability to digest lactose after infancy.

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Hidrógeno H 22 1,0080
Carbono C 12 12,0110
Oxígeno O 11 15,9990

Composición elemental

C
42,1%
O
51,4%

Usos

  • Pharmaceutical excipient
  • Food industry
  • Baby formula
  • Confectionery

Datos curiosos

  • Lactose intolerance is the norm for most of the world's adult population

Estructura

SMILES

C(C1C(C(C(C(O1)OC2C(OC(C(C2O)O)O)CO)O)O)O)O

Propiedades

Tipo
organic
Estado
solid
Masa molar
342,30 g/mol
Densidad
1,5250 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
202,8 °C
Solubilidad
195 g/L at 25°C

Descriptores moleculares

Masa exacta
342,1162
XLogP
-4,7
TPSA
190,0 Ų
Donadores de enlace de hidrógeno
8
Aceptores de enlace de hidrógeno
11
Enlaces rotables
4
Átomos pesados
23
Complejidad
382,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lactosa?
Lactosa (C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name 4-O-beta-D-Galactopyranosyl-D-glucose.
What is the molecular weight of Lactosa?
Lactosa has a molar mass of 342.3 g/mol.
What state is Lactosa at room temperature?
Lactosa is a solid at room temperature.
Is Lactosa organic or inorganic?
Lactosa is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Lactosa?
Lactosa (C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁) is composed of Hidrógeno (H), Carbono (C), Oxígeno (O).