Lactitol

Lactitol Impurities

Lactitol is a sugar alcohol derived from lactose, widely used as a low-calorie sweetener and in pharmaceutical formulations as a laxative. Its impurity profile includes structurally related analogs, residual solvents, and degradation products formed under stress conditions such as hydrolysis, oxidation, and photolysis. Furthermore, typical degradation pathways involve oxidative modification of the polyol chain, hydrolytic cleavage of glycosidic bonds, and rearrangement of substituents within the carbohydrate scaffold. These impurities may affect the compound’s potency, stability, and safety. Importantly, all impurities are structurally characterized and qualified according to ICH guidelines for toxicological assessment and analytical validation.

Lactitol EP Impurities

Pharmacopeial and non-pharmacopeial Lactitol impurity compounds are available in compliance with European Pharmacopoeia (EP) specifications. These standards support analytical method development, impurity profiling, and long-term stability studies. In addition, EP traceable materials are supplied with validated analytical data, including purity, structural confirmation, and spectral characterization.

Lactitol Related Compounds

Structurally related compounds and synthetic analogs associated with Lactitol are included for impurity identification, toxicological qualification, and regulatory submission. Consequently, these related substances are used in forced degradation studies, genotoxicity assessments, and impurity threshold evaluations. They are essential for understanding the impurity profile and ensuring compliance with regulatory limits.

Lactitol Impurity Reference Standards

Lactitol impurity reference standards are provided with validated analytical data, including purity, NMR, MS, and full Certificates of Analysis. These standards are used in pharmaceutical research, method validation, and GMP-compliant quality control. Additionally, EP/USP traceable entries are available upon request and are routinely re-tested to ensure consistency and reliability.