Lactulose ~98%, white powder
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Lactulose is a synthetic, non-digestible sugar used in the treatment of chronic constipation and hepatic encephalopathy, a complication of liver disease. It is a disaccharide (double-sugar) formed from one molecule each of the simple sugars (monosaccharides) fructose and galactose.
Lactulose is used as a test of small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). Lactulose is used in the treatment of chronic constipation. It is useful in treating the hyperammonemia caused by hepatic encephalopathy, because it helps "draw out" ammonia from the body. Lactulose is also a food ingredient, better known as galactofructose, with sweet taste and offering beneficial health benefits on digestive health.
Soluble in 5% of water (colorless)
Lactulose is a synthetic, non-digestible sugar used in the treatment of chronic constipation and hepatic encephalopathy, a complication of liver disease. It is a disaccharide (double-sugar) formed from one molecule each of the simple sugars (monosaccharides) fructose and galactose.
Formula:
C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁ MW: 342.297 g/mol Storage Temperature: Ambient |
MDL Number:
MFCD00151469 CAS Number: 4618-18-2 |
Specification Test Results
Identity Test | Passes |
Purity | ~98% |
FTIR | Conforms to Reference |
Moisture Content |
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Optical Rotation | -45 to -52° (c=5, water, 24 hrs) |
pH (1% Aqueous solution) | 5,5 - 6,5 |
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