Sugars
Lactulose (Galβ1→4Fru)
Quick view. We supply Lactulose (Galβ1→4Fru) for glycochemistry and carbohydrate research. The released purity specification and lot documentation are confirmed with our technical team before order. CAS 4618-18-2. Catalog target purity: Specification on request.
Product profile
Lactulose (Galβ1→4Fru) is classified as carbohydrate or ribofuranose building block (Formula C12H22O11; molecular weight 342.3).
Lactulose (Galβ1→4Fru) can serve as a starting material, protected intermediate or analytical comparator in nucleoside and nucleotide route development.
For Lactulose (Galβ1→4Fru), reported solubility: Freely soluble in water, sparingly soluble in methanol, practically insoluble in toluene. Storage: Refrigerator.
Names and search terms
Confirmed or normalized name variants
- β-lactulose
- 4-O-BETA-D-GALACTOPYRANOSYL-D-FRUCTOFURANOSE
- 4-O-BETA-D-GALACTOPYRANOSYL-D-FRUCTOSE
- MLS-50
- 4-0-beta-d-galactopyranosyl-d-fructose
- 4-o-beta-d-galactopyranosyl-d-fructos
- 4-o-beta-d-galattopiranosil-d-fruttofuranosio
- 4-O-D-Galactopyranosyl-D-fructose
Useful catalog search terms
- CAS 4618-18-2
- Carbohydrate or ribofuranose building block
- Sugars
Physicochemical data
| 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/s |
|---|---|
| InChIKey | PFCRQPBOOFTZGQ-VZXVHDRGSA-N |
| SMILES | 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 |
| Melting point | ~169 °C (dec.) |
| Boiling point | 397.76°C (rough estimate) |
| Density | 1,32g/cm |
| pKa | 11.67±0.20(Predicted) |
| Form | Powder |
| Color | White to almost white |
Release documentation
The current specification defines the analytical method and acceptance criteria; the released lot result is reported on the CoA.
Additional HPLC, MS or NMR documentation can be agreed during technical review where available.
Additional application examples
- Typical work includes protection/deprotection studies, phosphorylation or phosphitylation route scouting and impurity identification.
- The material can support medicinal-chemistry analog preparation and process-development feasibility studies.
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Frequently asked questions
Can the package size for Lactulose (Galβ1→4Fru) be customized?
Yes. Share the initial quantity, expected future scale, delivery timeline and packaging preference for review.
What information should be included in a quote request?
Quote catalog number BX-SUGA-0014 and CAS 4618-18-2, the intended research workflow, required quantity and any additional HPLC, MS or NMR documentation needed.