Lactulose

MedChem Express

Lactulose [4618-18-2]

10

4618-18-2

Research Use Only

99.90

C12H22O11

342.30

Lactulose (4-O-beta-D-Galactopyranosyl-D-fructose) is a poorly absorbed sugar that can be used to study constipation and hepatic encephalopathy. The drug generally begins to take effect 8 to 12 hours after administration, but it may take two days to improve constipation.

OCC([C@H]([C@@H]([C@@H](CO)O)O[C@H]1[C@@H]([C@H]([C@H]([C@@H](CO)O1)O)O)O)O)=O

2°C to 8°C

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