Compound Q&A
What is lactulose (CAS: 4618-18-2)?
Answer
Lactulose is a synthetic disaccharide sugar with the chemical formula C12H24O11. It is non-digestible by human enzymes, acting as a prebiotic and osmotic laxative. Lactulose is commonly used in medical and dietary applications due to its unique properties, including its ability to draw water into the intestines and support gut microbiota. Its CAS number is 4618-18-2.
About
CAS No
4618-18-2
English Name
Lactulose
Molecular Formula
C12H22O11
Molecular Weight
342.2965 g/mol
SMILES
OC[C@H]([C@H]([C@@H](C(=O)CO)O)O[C@@H]1O[C@H](CO)[C@@H]([C@@H]([C@H]1O)O)O)O
InChIKey
PFCRQPBOOFTZGQ-VZXVHDRGSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
