Molekula
Lactobionic acid
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Lactobionic acid is a polyhydroxy acid derived from lactose, used in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals for its moisturizing and antioxidant properties. It is a white crystalline powder with a molecular formula of C12H22O12 and a molecular weight of 358.30 g/mol. CAS number: 96-82-2. Store at ambient temperature. Signal word: Warning. Molekula supplies Lactobionic acid from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
These pack sizes aren't a limit. Molekula manufactures, sources and repacks to order — if you need 500 kg and only see 1 kg listed, . We quote from grams to multi-tonne.
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25 g — $47.20 per pack
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100 g — $109.40 per pack
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1 kg — $782.80 per pack
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White or off-white crystalline powder |
| Water | ≤5.0% |
| Heavy metals | ≤10 ppm |
| Salmonella | Negative |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | Negative |
| pH | 1.0 - 3.0 |
| Chloride (Cl-) | ≤500 ppm |
| Assay | 98.0 - 102.0% |
| Reducing Sugar | ≤0.2% |
| Specific optical rotation | +23 - +29° |
| Clarity | Clear |
| Escherichia coli | Negative |
| Iron (Fe) | ≤100 ppm |
| Calcium (Ca) | ≤500 ppm |
| Total ash | ≤0.1% |
| Endotoxin level | ≤10 EU/g |
| Total Bacteria Count | ≤100 Col/g |
| Sulphates (SO4)(2-) | ≤500 ppm |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Acidity | Acid |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 34227073 |
| CAS Number | 96-82-2 |
| IUPAC Name | (2R,3R,4R,5R)-2,3,5,6-tetrahydroxy-4-[(2S,3R,4S,5R,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxyhexanoic acid |
| EC Number | 202-538-3 |
| Molecular Formula | C12H22O12 |
| Molecular Weight | 358.30 |
| Exact Mass | 358.1111 |
| SMILES | C([C@@H]1[C@@H]([C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H](O1)O[C@H]([C@@H](CO)O)[C@@H]([C@H](C(=O)O)O)O)O)O)O)O |
| InChIKey | JYTUSYBCFIZPBE-AMTLMPIISA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C12H22O12/c13-1-3(15)10(7(18)8(19)11(21)22)24-12-9(20)6(17)5(16)4(2-14)23-12/h3-10,12-20H,1-2H2,(H,21,22)/t3-,4-,5+,6+,7-,8-,9-,10-,12+/m1/s1 |
| PubChem CID | 7314 |
| REACH Code | Y113 |
| HTS Code | 29400060 |
| Tariff Code | 2940000080 |
Safety & GHS
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Health Hazard
GHS07
Hazard statements
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
Precautionary statements
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
- P333+313 IF skin irritation or a rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention
- P337+313 If eye irritation persists get medical advice/attention
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Synonyms
- 4-(beta-D-Galactosido)-D-gluconic acid
- 4-O-|A-D-Galactopyranosyl-D-gluconic acid
- 4-O-beta-D-Galactopyranosyl-D-gluconic acid
- D-Gluconic acid, 4-O-b-D-galactopyranosyl-
- D-GLUCONIC ACID, 4-O-BETA-D-GALACTOPYRANOSYL-
- GlyTouCan:G18874TB
- Lactobionic acid CRS
- Lactobionic acid, purum
- maltobionic-acid
- Prestwick_560
Frequently asked questions
What is lactobionic acid used for?
Lactobionic acid is used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and as a chelating agent due to its ability to bind metal ions and enhance product stability.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of lactobionic acid?
The formula is C12H22O12 and the molecular weight is 358.30 g/mol.
How should lactobionic acid be stored?
Store at ambient temperature, protected from moisture and light.
What grade of lactobionic acid is available?
We offer pharmaceutical grade lactobionic acid suitable for use in formulations requiring high purity.
Can Molekula supply lactobionic acid in bulk?
Yes, we can supply lactobionic acid in bulk quantities—please contact us for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with a purchase of lactobionic acid?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) with the shipment.
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