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lactitol

Term ID
CHEBI:75323
Synonyms
  • 4-O-beta-D-galactopyranosyl-D-glucitol
  • D-lactitol
  • Importal
  • lactitol
  • lactitolum
  • WURCS=2.0/2,2,1/[h2122h][a2112h-1b_1-5]/1-2/a4-b1
Definition
A glycosyl alditol consisting of beta-D-galactopyranose and D-glucitol joined by a 1->4 glycosidic bond. It is used as a laxative, as an excipient, and as replacement bulk sweetener in some low-calorie foods.
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Relationships
is a type of
has_role
inverse has_functional_parent
Phenotype
Phenotype resulting from lactitol
Phenotype where environments contain lactitol
Phenotype modified by environments containing lactitol
Human Disease / Model Data
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