Epilactose

Name: Epilactose
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-025558

About Epilactose

Epilactose (CAS 50468-56-9) is an impurity of Lactulose offered by Vaqora Chemicals. With the molecular formula C12H22O11, it has a molar mass of 342.3 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is (2S,3R,4R,5R)-2,3,5,6-tetrahydroxy-4-[(2S,3R,4S,5R,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxyhexanal. Common synonyms include Galbeta-1-4-man and 4-O-beta-D-Galactopyranosyl-D-mannose.

The product is provided as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. Handle it with standard laboratory precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment.

Pharmaceutical QC and development laboratories use this impurity standard of Lactulose to develop and validate HPLC methods, to set specification limits and to document impurity profiles in ANDA and DMF submissions. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Epilactose in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Analytical method development
Method validation (AMV)
QC release testing
ANDA / DMF filings

Industries

Related to Lactulose

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Epilactose
Catalogue No.	VQ-025558
CAS Number	50468-56-9
IUPAC name	(2S,3R,4R,5R)-2,3,5,6-tetrahydroxy-4-[(2S,3R,4S,5R,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxyhexanal
Molecular formula	C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁
Molecular weight	342.3 g/mol
Exact mass	342.1162
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	DKXNBNKWCZZMJT-QMRWEYQWSA-N
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
PubChem CID	128037

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-5
H-bond donors / acceptors	8 / 11
TPSA	197 Å²

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Epilactose?

The CAS Registry Number of Epilactose is 50468-56-9. It is also known as Galbeta-1-4-man, 4-O-beta-D-Galactopyranosyl-D-mannose, beta-D-galactosyl-(1->4)-D-mannose.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Epilactose?

Epilactose has the molecular formula C12H22O11 and a molecular weight of 342.3 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (2S,3R,4R,5R)-2,3,5,6-tetrahydroxy-4-[(2S,3R,4S,5R,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxyhexanal.

What is Epilactose used for?

Epilactose is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Lactulose. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of Epilactose can I order?

We supply Epilactose in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Epilactose?

Yes. Every lot of Epilactose is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Epilactose be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export Epilactose worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.