Lactitol
Lactitol is a synthetic disaccharide sugar alcohol that acts on the gastrointestinal tract. It is widely used in research as a low-calorie sweetener, osmotic laxative, and prebiotic to study gut microbiota, intestinal permeability, and digestive health in both in vitro and animal models.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
585-86-4
Product Name Alternative
D-Lactitol, disaccharide, constipation, Lactitol, Lactosit Miruhen, NSC231323, NSC-231323, NSC 231323, Nonabsorbable
Field of Research
Infectious Disease & Virology, Pharmacology & Drug Discovery
Purity
99.08% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
DMSO:55 mg/mL (159.74 mM) ; H2O:20 mg/mL (58.09 mM)
Smiles
O ([C@@H] ([C@@H] ([C@H] (CO) O) O) [C@@H] (CO) O) [C@@H]1O[C@H] (CO) [C@H] (O) [C@H] (O) [C@H]1O
Molecular Formula
C12H24O11
Molecular Weight
344.31
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
Available Sizes
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