Lactitol

Supplier CD Formulation
Product # PE-0489
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product1 Pharmaceutical Excipients
Applications Lactiol is a caloric alternative to table sugar. It is also used as a thinner in solid preparations. Excipients are available on the market in direct tablet form, which is a mixture of lactose and lactiol. Can be used as a treatment of liver jaundice drugs, also used as laxative.
CAS Number 585-86-4
Category Sweetening agent
Chemical Name 4-O-(β-D-Galactopyranosyl)-D-glucitol; 4-O-(β-D-Galactopyranosyl)-D-glucitol monohydrate; 4-O-(β-D-Galactopyranosyl)-D-glucitol dihydrate
Grade Pharmceutical Excipients
Dosage Form Monohydrate is moisture-free and stable under humid conditions. It is thermally stable and does not participate in the Maillard reaction. Under acidic conditions, lactiol hydrolyzes slowly to form sorbitol and galactose. Lactiol has strong resistance to microbial decomposition. Store in an airtight container. The storage period is more than 3 years when it is stored in a sealed container at 25℃ with 60% relative humidity.
Source and Preparation It can be made by catalytic hydrogenation of lactose.
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