Anomeric composition and solid state properties of lactose

Lactose is a widely used excipient in capsules and tablets. It has two anomeric forms, ⍺ (usually a monohydrate) and β (anhydrous). Lactose NF XVI is usually ⍺-lactose monohydrate. Physical properties, such as thermal behavior, x-ray diffraction characteristics, and true density of the anomers are d...

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Main Author: Dwivedi, Sarvajna Kumar
Language:English
Published: University of British Columbia 2010
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/27872