Lactulose, Ph. Eur. grade CAS 4618-18-2

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CAS: 4618-18-2

MF: C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁

MW: 342.30

Product Categories	Carbohydrates, Core Carbohydrates, Biochemicals, Oligosaccharides
CAS RN	4618-18-2
Alternative CAS RN	-
EC Number	225-027-7
MDL Number	MFCD00151469
Storage Temperature	+20°C
Shipping Temperature	Ambient
Harmonised Tariff Code	29400000

Physical Description	White to almost white crystalline powder
Identification	According to Ph. Eur.
Solubility	Freely soluble in water, sparingly soluble in methanol, practically insoluble in toluene
Solubility (6% in water)	Clear, colourless solution
pH	3.0 - 7.0 None
Specific Optical Rotation	-50.0 - -46.0 °
Impurity C	≤ 2.0% (lactose)
Any Other Individual Impurity	≤ 0.5%
Total Impurities	≤ 3.0%
Methanol	≤ 50ppm
Boron (B)	≤ 9ppm
Water	≤ 2.5%
Sulfated Ash	≤ 0.1%
Total Aerobic Microbial Count	≤ 100CFU/g
E. Coli	Absent
Assay (HPLC)	98.0 - 102.0 % (anhydrous basis)
Pharmacopoeia Specification(s)	Ph. Eur.
Specification Version	1.1