Lactitol

Names

[ CAS No. ]:
585-86-4

[ Name ]:
Lactitol

[Synonym ]:
D-glucitol, 4-O-b-D-galactopyranosyl-
Lactit
Lactit M
4-O-β-D-Galactopyranosyl-D-glucitol
(2S,3R,4R,5R)-4-[(2R,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxyhexane-1,2,3,5,6-pentol
Lactnol
4-O-D-Galactopyranosyl-D-glucitol monohydrate
Finlac DC
4-O-b-D-galactopyranosyl-D-glucitol
EINECS 209-566-5
Lactitol
D-Glucitol, 4-O-β-D-galactopyranosyl-
Miruhen
Lactite
Lactitol anhydrous

Biological Activity

[Description]:

Lactitol (D-Lactitol), a nonabsorbable disaccharide, is used as for constipation[1].

[Related Catalog]:

Research Areas >> Endocrinology

Signaling Pathways >> Others >> Others

[References]

[1]. Maydeo A, et al. Lactitol or lactulose in the treatment of chronic constipation: result of a systematic. J Indian Med Assoc. 2010 Nov;108(11):789-92.

Chemical & Physical Properties

[ Density]:
1.7±0.1 g/cm3

[ Boiling Point ]:
788.5±60.0 °C at 760 mmHg

[ Melting Point ]:
98-102ºC

[ Molecular Formula ]:
C₁₂H₂₄O₁₁

[ Molecular Weight ]:
344.312

[ Flash Point ]:
430.7±32.9 °C

[ Exact Mass ]:
344.131866

[ PSA ]:
200.53000

[ LogP ]:
-5.14

[ Vapour Pressure ]:
0.0±6.2 mmHg at 25°C

[ Index of Refraction ]:
1.634

[ Storage condition ]:
-20℃

Lactitol

Names

Biological Activity

Chemical & Physical Properties

Related Compounds