β-lactose

Summary

β-lactose is a type of chemical entity^[1]. β-lactose ranks in the top 3% of type_of_chemical_entity entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,760 views/month).^[2]

Key Facts

• β-lactose's instance of is recorded as type of chemical entity^[3].
• β-lactose's canonical SMILES is recorded as C(C1C(C(C(C(O1)OC2C(OC(C(C2O)O)O)CO)O)O)O)O^[4].
• β-lactose's chemical formula is recorded as C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁^[5].
• β-lactose is a type of α/β-lactose^[6].
• β-lactose is a type of simple carbohydrates^[7].
• β-lactose is used for Milk sugar and syrups^[8].
• β-lactose's Commons category is recorded as Lactose^[9].
• β-lactose comprises oxygen^[10].
• β-lactose comprises carbon^[11].
• β-lactose comprises hydrogen^[12].

Why It Matters

β-lactose ranks in the top 3% of type_of_chemical_entity entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,760 views/month).^[2] β-lactose has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[13] β-lactose is known by 42 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[14]