Lactobionic Acid

Product name : Lactobionic Acid

CAS No. : 96-82-2

Molecular Formula : C₁₂H₂₂O₁₂

Molecular Weight : 358.3g/mol

Product Description：
Lactobionic acid, 4-O-β-galactopyranosyl-D-gluconic acid, is a disaccharide formed from gluconic acid and galactose. The carboxylate anion of lactobionic acid is known as lactobionate.

As a sugar acid, lactobionic acid can form salts with mineral cations such as calcium, potassium, sodium and zinc. 
 
Applications :
Calcium lactobionate is a food additive used as a stabilizer. Potassium lactibionate is added to organ preservation solutions such as Viaspan to provide osmotic support and prevent cell swelling. Mineral salts of lactobionic acid are also used for mineral supplementation