Milk sugar, that is what lactose is at its most basic description. But reduce it to that and you miss everything that makes it one of the most trusted excipients in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Silverline Chemicals is among the reliable Lactose Monohydrate Manufacturers supplying this widely used excipient to tablet manufacturers, capsule fillers, and dry powder inhaler producers across India and global markets.
It is the crystalline form of lactose containing one molecule of water of crystallisation per lactose molecule. That crystalline structure gives it exceptional compressibility, good flowability, and a chemical stability profile that keeps it compatible with the vast majority of active pharmaceutical ingredients encountered in solid dosage formulation. At roughly 5 per cent sweetness relative to sucrose, it contributes no meaningful taste impact in tablets, which matters when coating is not part of the manufacturing plan.
Get Best QuoteCompound Profile:
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Property |
Detail |
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Chemical Name |
4-O-β-D-Galactopyranosyl-D-glucose monohydrate |
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Molecular Formula |
Câ‚â‚‚Hâ‚‚â‚‚Oâ‚â‚·Hâ‚‚O |
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Physical Form |
White to off-white crystalline powder |
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Water of Crystallisation |
One molecule approximately 5% water content |
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Solubility |
Freely soluble in water |
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Available Grades |
USP, BP, EP, Inhalation Grade, Spray-Dried Grade |
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Reducing Sugar Nature |
Yes, reactive with primary amine compounds |
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Key Functions |
Filler, diluent, carrier, binder |
Lactose Monohydrate is a reducing sugar, and all formulation developments are governed by this chemistry. Primary amine-containing active substances and lactose can react in the presence of heat and humidity, via the Maillard reaction, and this can cause discolouration and loss of potency during stability studies. The solution is not exclusion, but meticulous timing. Selection of the right grade is equally important; spray-dried form for direct compression, milled form for wet granulation and an inhalation grade, for when control over the micron level of particle size dictates whether your drug gets to the deep lung at all. As one of the reliable and certified Lactose Monohydrate Manufacturers in India, each batch of this excipient will be tested for particle size, moisture, optical rotation, and microbial load without exception.
How It Performs Across Industries:
Reducing sugar content and moisture level are the two values that define whether a lactose monohydrate batch is suitable for a specific formulation or a stability problem waiting to surface six months into shelf life testing. A batch with elevated reducing sugar content paired with an amine-containing active is not a minor compatibility concern; it is a reformulation trigger. As the renowned Lactose Monohydrate Suppliers In India, reducing sugar content, moisture, optical rotation, particle size, and microbiological limits on every batch. Certificate of Analysis and full regulatory documentation travel with every order without a separate request being needed.
Why Procurement Teams Keep Returning
Two very different buyer profiles source it from India, inhaler manufacturers chasing micron-level particle size tolerances, and tablet producers needing compressibility consistency across every delivered batch. Both have found what they need here, and both keep coming back for the same reason. As the leading Lactose Monohydrate Exporters in India, every shipment leaves with moisture-protective packaging, grade-specific compliance documentation, and the kind of supply reliability that stops procurement from becoming a recurring conversation. Contact us now, without wasting any time, and get yourself sourced from the best - we have a team of professionals who will guide you for the further process.
Silverline Chemicals is a trusted Lactose Monohydrate manufacturer, supplier, and exporter, serving customers worldwide with premium-quality products, technical support, and customized supply solutions.
Silverline Chemicals has more than three decades of industry experience and is recognized globally for delivering high-quality Mint Products, Essential Oils, Aromatic Chemicals, Herbal Extracts, Oleoresins, Pharmaceutical Ingredients, and Castor Oil derivatives with consistent quality, competitive pricing, and timely delivery.
Yes. Silverline Chemicals offers customized purity levels, packaging solutions, documentation, and technical specifications according to customer applications and regulatory requirements.
Yes. We export Lactose Monohydrate to customers across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America while complying with international quality and documentation requirements.
Yes. Silverline Chemicals specializes in bulk manufacturing and global supply of Lactose Monohydrate for distributors, importers, manufacturers, and industrial users worldwide.
We offer Lactose Monohydrate in bottles, HDPE containers, aluminum containers, fiber drums, galvanized drums, and customized export packaging based on product characteristics and customer requirements.
We offer Lactose Monohydrate in USP, BP, EP, FCC, Food Grade, Cosmetic Grade, Pharmaceutical Grade, Industrial Grade, and customized specifications based on customer requirements.
Lactose Monohydrate is used across various industries, including pharmaceuticals, food and beverages, cosmetics, personal care, aromatherapy, dietary supplements, fragrances, flavors, animal nutrition, and industrial manufacturing.
We proudly supply our products across the globe.
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