epi-Lactose CAS 50468-56-9

Purity >95%In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.50468-56-9
Molecular FormulaC12H22O11
Molecular Weight342.30 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

epi-Lactose CAS 50468-56-9 chemical structure

Description

Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 342.30 g/mol gives epi-Lactose distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.

CATO supplies epi-Lactose (CAS 50468-56-9), a certified reference material (molecular formula C12H22O11, MW 342.30 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Structurally, epi-Lactose (C12H22O11) contains a carbohydrate-derived structure. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 2.0, corresponding to approximately 2 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 342.30 g/mol, it falls into the moderately-high-molecular-weight range.

This reference standard is suitable for quantitative analysis on major chromatographic platforms including HPLC, GC, LC-MS/MS, and GC-MS, serving as an external calibration standard or a system suitability test reference material.

CATO manufactures epi-Lactose under ISO 17034:2016 accreditation with dual CNAS and ANAB accreditation. Each batch is characterized by orthogonal methods and supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA), ensuring metrological traceability.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC12H22O11
Molecular Weight342.30 g/mol
Purity>95%
StorageStore in a cool place (≤25°C), keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble)
StabilityHygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)2.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1971

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