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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

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