4618-18-2
Product Name:
Lactulose
Formula:
C12H22O11
Synonyms:
4-O-β-D -Galactopyranosyl-D -fructofuranose;4-O-β-D -Galactopyranosyl-D -fructose;Lactulose
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CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Physical Description | Solid |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 169 °C |
| Solubility | Soluble in cold water, hot water. Solubility in water: 76.4% @ 30 deg. C |
| LogP | -4.3 |
| Collision Cross Section | 180.1 Ų [M+Na]+ [CCS Type: DT, Method: stepped-field] |
SAFETY INFORMATION
| Signal word | Warning |
|---|---|
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. |
COMPUTED DESCRIPTORS
| Molecular Weight | 342.30 g/mol |
|---|---|
| XLogP3 | -4.3 |
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 8 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 11 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 5 |
| Exact Mass | 342.11621151 g/mol |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 342.11621151 g/mol |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 190 Ų |
| Heavy Atom Count | 23 |
| Formal Charge | 0 |
| Complexity | 395 |
| Isotope Atom Count | 0 |
| Defined Atom Stereocenter Count | 9 |
| Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Defined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Covalently-Bonded Unit Count | 1 |
| Compound Is Canonicalized | Yes |
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
description
Lactulose is a synthetic galactosylfructose disaccharide used in the treatment of constipation and hepatic encephalopathy. It has a role as a laxative and a gastrointestinal drug.

