Lactulose
SIGMA/61360 - ≥98.0% (HPLC)
Synonym: 4-O-β-D-Galactopyranosyl-D-fructofuranose; 4-O-β-D-Galactopyranosyl-D-fructose
CAS Number: 4618-18-2
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C12H22O11
Molecular Weight: 342.30
EC Number: 225-027-7
MDL Number: MFCD00151469
Linear Formula: C12H22O11
Product Type: Chemical
| assay | ≥98.0% (HPLC) |
| color | white to off-white |
| form | solid |
| InChI | 1S/C12H22O11/c13-1-4-6(16 |
| InChI key | JCQLYHFGKNRPGE-WJONTELPSA |
| mp | 169 °C ((336 °F )) |
| optical activity | [α]20/D −48±2°, 24 hr, c = 1% in H2O |
| Quality Level | 100  |
| SMILES string | OC[C@H]1O[C@@H](O[C@@H]2[ |
| storage temp. | room temp |
| Application: | Lactulose has been used in the preparation of milk. |
| 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. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Lactulose helps to decrease the concentration of blood ammonia in the treatment of hepatic encephalopathy. It is also used to treat constipation as an osmotic laxative. This non-absorbable disaccharide is catabolized through the bacterial flora to short chain fatty acids. The enzymes of the mammalian digestive tract do not have the ability to digest lactulose. |
| General description: | Lactulose is a synthetic derivative of lactose. It is made up of one molecule of galactose and one molecule of fructose. |
| Other Notes: | To gain a comprehensive understanding of our extensive range of Disaccharides for your research, we encourage you to visit our Carbohydrates Category page. |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | ≥98.0% (HPLC) |
| mp | 169 °C ((336 °F )) |
| Storage Temp. | room temp |
| UNSPSC | 12352201 |