Lactobionic Acid

These Lactobionic Acid is comprised of one molecule of galactose attached to one molecule of gluconic acid. Lactobionic acid is a new polyhydroxy bionic acid ingredient being introduced into skin care. Formed by oxidation of the disaccharide lactose (milk sugar), lactobionic acid is currently being used in the pharmaceutical industry as a salt form for intravenously delivered erythromycin and in mineral supplementation. Its largest commercial use, however, is as a major constituent of organ preservation fluids during transplantation procedures. Lactobionic Acid is a safe compound and may be taken orally or intravenously as the counter ion in some vitamin supplements and antibiotics. Furthermore, studies on skin indicate that this compound is safe and non-irritating. Chemical Name: 4-O-beta-D-Galactopyranosyl-D-gluconic acid Name: Lactobionic Acid CAS No.: 96-82-2 MF: C11H12O12 MW: 358.30 Specification: 98% Characteristic: White crystal powder Application: 1.Lactobionic acid is known to function as an antioxidant in tissues by inhibiting the production of hydroxyl radicals as a result of its iron chelating properties 2. Preliminary studies of the cosmetic benefits of lactobionic acid suggest that it provides anti-aging and cell turnover benefits to skin. 3. Lactobionic acid absorbed the greatest amount of water per mole of substance compared to known humectants (glycerol and sorbitol), other AHAs, salicylic acid and propylene glycol.