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Division Identity of lactitol

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Chemical name4-O-β-D-Galactopyranosyl-D-glucitol
Chemical formulaC12H24O11
Molecular weight344,31 g/mol
CAS No585-86-4

Description: Crystalline powder or colourless solution manufactured via catalytic hydrogenation of lactose. Crystalline products occur in anhydrous, monohydrate and dihydrate forms. Nickel is used as a catalyst.

d.b

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    ParametersSpecification value
    Solubility (in water)Very soluble in water
    Specific rotation[α] D20 = + 13° to + 16°
    AssayNot less than 95 % d.bf1
    Water contentNot more than 10,5 %
    Other polyolsNot more than 2,5 % d.b
    Reducing sugarsNot more than 0,2 % d.b
    ChloridesNot more than 100 mg/kg d.b
    SulphatesNot more than 200 mg/kg d.b
    Sulphated ashNot more than 0,1 % d.b
    NickelNot more than 2 mg/kg d.b
    ArsenicNot more than 3 mg/kg d.b
    LeadNot more than 1 mg/kg d.b

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