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Description
A keto analogue of lactose. Primary bile acids are converted to carcinogenic secondary bile acids by colonic bacteria when the colonic pH is high. Addition of lactulose to the diet of experimental animals showed a significant fall in small intestinal and
Specifications
Cas No.
4618-18-2
Product ID
L0211
Product Name
Lactulose
Chemical Name
4-O-b-D-Galactopyranosyl-D-fructose
Synonym
Bifiteral; Cephulac; Generlac, Lactuflor; Normase
Formula Wt.
342.3
Melting Point
169oC
Purity
≥98%
Solubility
Soluble in water.
Store Temp
Ambient
References
Hennigan TW, Sian M, Matthews J, Allen-Mersh TG. Surg. Oncol. 4:31-34 (1995).
Owen RW. Scand. J. Gasteroenterol. 222:76-82 (1977).
Challa A, Rao DR, Chawan CB, Shackel Ford L. Carcinogenesis. 18:517-521 (1997).