Lactobionic acid
SIGMA/L2398 - ≥97% (TLC), cell impermeant agent
Synonym: 4-O-β-D-Galactopyranosyl-D-gluconic acid
CAS Number: 96-82-2
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C12H22O12
Molecular Weight: 358.30
EC Number: 202-538-3
MDL Number: MFCD00078147
Linear Formula: C12H22O12
Product Type: Chemical
| assay | ≥97% (TLC) |
| biological source | synthetic (organic Organic) |
| color | white |
| form | powder |
| InChI | 1S/C12H22O12/c13-1-3(15)1 |
| InChI key | JYTUSYBCFIZPBE-AMTLMPIISA |
| mp | 113-118 °C (lit.) |
| Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
| SMILES string | OC[C@@H](O)[C@@H](O[C@@H] |
| solubility | water: 50 mg/mL, clear, colorless |
| storage temp. | room temp |
| Application: | Cell impermeant agent used for organ preservation |
| Application: | Lactobionic acid has been used as a control for the chemical characterization of the lactobionic acid produced by Zymomonas mobilis. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Lactobionic acid has a role as an antioxidant and stabilizer-gelling agent. It is used as an ingredient in foods and pharmaceutical products. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Reported to inhibit production of hydroxyl radicals. Cryptic inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinases (MMP). Resistant to dietary metabolism but stimulates intestinal calcium absorption in rat. |
| General description: | Lactobionic acid, a derivative of lactose, is an aldonic acid obtained from gluconic acid and galactose. It is a potential chelating agent, preservative and a prebiotic. |
| 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. |
| Packaging: | 100 g in poly bottle |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | ≥97% (TLC) |
| mp | 113-118 °C (lit.) |
| Storage Temp. | room temp |
| UNSPSC | 12352201 |

