Lactobionic Acid

Lactobionic Acid

Other names: 4-O-β-D-galactopyranosyl-D-gluconic acid, lactobionic acid

CAS Number: 96-82-2

EC Number: 202-538-3

Sum Formula: C12H22O12

Molar Mass: 358.30 g/mol

Appearance: white to off-white crystalline powder

Lactobionic acid is an organic compound belonging to the group of polyhydroxy acids. Structurally, it is composed of gluconic acid linked with galactose, which gives it multiple hydroxyl groups and a carboxylic acid function. The product may be used in technical, analytical and laboratory applications involving chelation, stabilization, polymer-related processes and formulation chemistry.

Due to its polyhydroxy structure and acid functionality, lactobionic acid is suitable for research and technical work involving metal ion complexation, oxidation-sensitive systems and biodegradable material development.

Chemical and Physical Properties:

Form: powder or crystals

Color: white to off-white

Melting Point: approximately 113–118°C

Solubility in Water: soluble

Solubility in Other Solvents: depends on the solvent and working conditions

Type of Compound: polyhydroxy acid, sugar acid, aldonic acid derivative

Applications:

Chemical Industry:

Used as a complexing and chelating agent for metal ions in formulations and processing systems.

Industrial Processing:

Applied in research and technical work involving corrosion control treatments and biodegradable polymer development.

Technical Uses:

Used as a stabilizing component for oxidation-sensitive compounds in industrial formulations.

Analytical Chemistry:

May be used as a reagent or reference compound in studies involving sugar acids, metal ion complexation and polyhydroxy compounds.

Material Research:

Explored in work involving functional polymers, bio-based materials and carbohydrate-derived organic compounds.

Key Properties:

Polyhydroxy Structure: contains multiple hydroxyl groups that influence solubility and complexation behavior.

Carboxylic Acid Functionality: enables acid-base reactions and formation of salts or complexes.

Chelating Behavior: suitable for technical and analytical applications involving selected metal ions.

Sugar Acid Character: structurally related to carbohydrate-derived acids and useful in related research.

Storage:

Store in a tightly closed container in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.

Store at room temperature.

Protect from moisture, contamination and direct sunlight.

Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

Handling:

Avoid formation and inhalation of dust.

Use in a well-ventilated area.

Avoid contact of dust with eyes.

Use appropriate personal protective equipment, including protective gloves, eye protection and a dust mask when dust may be generated.

This product is intended strictly for technical, laboratory and research use. It is not intended for consumption, medical, pharmaceutical, cosmetic or feed applications.