Lactulose

• Catalog No.: 61360
• CAS Number: 4618-18-2
• M. F.: C12H22O11
• M. W.: 342.29648
• Purity: ≥98.0% (HPLC)

SYNONYMS

• IUPAC name: (2S,3R,4S,5R,6R)-2-{[(2R,3S,4S,5S)-4,5-dihydroxy-2,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)oxolan-3-yl]oxy}-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-3,4,5-triol
• IUPAC Traditional name: (2S,3R,4S,5R,6R)-2-{[(2R,3S,4S,5S)-4,5-dihydroxy-2,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)oxolan-3-yl]oxy}-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-3,4,5-triol
• Synonyms: 4-O-β-D-Galactopyranosyl-D-fructofuranose; 4-O-β-D-Galactopyranosyl-D-fructose

DATABASE IDS

• CAS Number: 4618-18-2
• EC Number: 225-027-7
• PubChem SID: 24882124
• MDL Number: MFCD00151469
• Beilstein Number: 93773

PROPERTIES

• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C12H22O11
• Grade: purum
• Purity: ≥98.0% (HPLC)
• Optical Rotation: [α]20/D -48±2°, 24 hr, c = 1% in H2O
• Personal Protective Equipment: Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US), type P1 (EN143) respirator filter
• RTECS: LS6965000
• German water hazard class: 2

DETAILS

Description (English)

Application
Lactulose, a disaccharide composed of fructose and galactose units, is used as an osmolyte that relieves constipation and supports probiotic processes in the intestine and colon. Lactulose helps stabilize blood glucose and insulin levels.

Description (简体中文)

Application
Lactulose, a disaccharide composed of fructose and galactose units, is used as an osmolyte that relieves constipation and supports probiotic processes in the intestine and colon. Lactulose helps stabilize blood glucose and insulin levels.