
| DCI Name | Lactose |
|---|---|
| Ph. Eur. Name | Lactosum |
| IUPAC Name | Lactose |
| Solubility in water at 5% | Complete |
| Humidity | ≤ 0.10 % |
| Specific Optical Rotation | + 52.5 |
| pH | 4.3 |
| Ash | ≤ 0.05% |
| Appearance | free-flowing, homogeneous. |
| Color | white |
| Storage | 10-30 °C, in a dry environment |