Lactitol is an analog of the disaccharide alcohol, lactulose. It is used as a laxative in the treatment of constipation. This unabsorbable lactose derivative has attracted interest as a sweetener for low-calorie foods.
Synonyms: 4-O-beta-D-Galactopyranosyl-D-glucitol; D-Lactitol; E 966; Lactobiosit; Lactositol; no translation
Molecular Formula: C12H24O11
Molecular Weight: 344.31
Linear Structural Formula: C12H24O11
MDL Number: MFCD00079407
Purity: >=99.0% (HPLC)
Storage: 2-8C
Application: Lactitol may be used as an analytical reference standard for the determination of the analyte in food products by ultra-performance liquid chromatography (UPLC) with an evaporative light scattering detector (ELSD) and high-pH anion-exchange chromatography with pulsed amperometric detection.