β-Lactose [5965-66-2]

β-Lactose is a disaccharide commonly found in milk and dairy products. It consists of two monosaccharides, glucose and galactose, linked by a β-glycosidic bond. β-Lactose has a variety of applications in the food industry, especially as a sweetener and filler. In addition, it is used as a substrate for enzymes involved in lactose metabolism and as a model compound for the study of carbohydrate-protein interactions.