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Lactose MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Lactose
Tree Number(s)
D09.698.629.305.340
D09.947.750.340
Unique ID
D007785
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D007785
Scope Note
A disaccharide of GLUCOSE and GALACTOSE in human and cow milk. It is used in pharmacy for tablets, in medicine as a nutrient, and in industry.
Entry Term(s)
Anhydrous Lactose
Pharm Action
Sweetening Agents
Related Numbers
3SY5LH9PMK
63-42-3
CAS Type 1 Name
D-Glucose, 4-O-beta-D-galactopyranosyl-
Date Established
1966/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2017/04/10
Lactose Preferred
Anhydrous Lactose Narrower
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