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Lactulose

Product Description

Lactulose

Application Notes

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.

Usage Statement

Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.

Key Applications

Fiber and Prebiotics Product | Functional Foods

Specifications

SKU	02153932-CF
Alternate Names	4-O-β-D-Galactopyranosyl-α-D-fructose; 4-O-ß-D-Galactopyranosyl-D-fructofuranose; 4-D-galactopyranosyl-4-D-fructofuranose; 4-O-β-D-galactosyl-D-fructose; 4-β-D-galactosido-D-fructose
Application Notes	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.
Base Catalog Number	153932
Beilstein Registry Number	93773
Biochemical Physiological Actions	Studies have reported that lactulose administration may cause an increase in fecal nitrogen. It is also known to function as a prebiotic. Lactulose measurements can be used to detect gastrointestinal dysfunctions.
CAS #	4618-18-2
EC Number	225-027-7
Format	Powder
Hazard Statements	H317
Molecular Formula	C12H22O11
Molecular Weight	342.297 g/mol
Optical Rotation	-45 to -52° (c=5, water, 24 hrs)
Personal Protective Equipment	Eyeshields, Gloves, Respirator filter
Purity	~98%
RTECS Number	LS6965000
Usage Statement	Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.