Lactose Monohydrate Spray Dried Powder NF

Overview

Pharmaceutical diluent and binder supplied as the monohydrate form (CAS 64044-51-5; C12H22O11·H2O; MW 360.31). It occurs as a white to off-white crystalline powder, is freely soluble in water and practically insoluble in ethanol, and should be stored in a tightly closed container protected from moisture.

Key Applications & Uses

• ●Commonly compounded into oral solid dosage forms including direct-compression tablets, capsules, and powder blends, where the spray-dried form provides enhanced flowability and compressibility.