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Lactulose

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

4-O-β-D-Galactopyranosyl-D-fructofuranose, 4-O-β-D-Galactopyranosyl-D-fructose

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C12H22O11
CAS Number:
4618-18-2
Molecular Weight:
342.30
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
93773
MDL number:
MFCD00151469
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329750229

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

lactulose

manufacturer/tradename

USP

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

OC[C@H]1O[C@@H](O[C@@H]2[C@@H](CO)O[C@@](O)(CO)[C@H]2O)[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@H]1O

InChI

1S/C12H22O11/c13-1-4-6(16)7(17)8(18)11(21-4)22-9-5(2-14)23-12(20,3-15)10(9)19/h4-11,13-20H,1-3H2/t4-,5-,6+,7+,8-,9-,10+,11+,12+/m1/s1

InChI key

JCQLYHFGKNRPGE-WJONTELPSA-N

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Lactulose USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia.

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk_germany

WGK 2

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

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Kostan W Reisinger et al.
Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition, 59(6), 720-724 (2014-08-12)
The incidence of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is higher in formula-fed babies than in breast-fed babies, which may be caused by breast-feeding-induced gut maturation. The effect of breast-feeding on gut maturation has been widely studied in animal models. This study aimed
A A Guerra-Ordaz et al.
Applied and environmental microbiology, 80(16), 4879-4886 (2014-06-08)
The potential of a prebiotic oligosaccharide lactulose, a probiotic strain of Lactobacillus plantarum, or their synbiotic combination to control postweaning colibacillosis in pigs was evaluated using an enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) K88 oral challenge. Seventy-two weanlings were fed four diets:
Parmjit S Panesar et al.
Biotechnology advances, 29(6), 940-948 (2011-08-23)
Lactulose a "bifidus factor" is composed of galactose and fructose, which can be produced by the isomerization of lactose. It is a prebiotic carbohydrate which stimulates the growth of health-promoting bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract, such as bifidobacteria and lactobacilli
Heather Lee-Robichaud et al.
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, (7)(7), CD007570-CD007570 (2010-07-09)
Constipation is a common clinical problem. Lactulose and Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) are both commonly used osmotic laxatives that have been shown to be effective and safe treatments for chronic constipation. However, there is no definitive data as to which provides
T V Kot et al.
The Annals of pharmacotherapy, 26(10), 1277-1282 (1992-10-01)
To review the current published clinical studies evaluating the clinical efficacy and safety of lactulose compared with other laxatives or placebo. Adverse effects associated with lactulose are also reported. Information was retrieved by searching the MEDLINE and EMBASE databases for
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