Term Name: | lactitol |
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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. |
Ontology: | ChEBI [CHEBI:75323] ( EBI ) |