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.

Name: Lactobionic Acid
CAS No.: 96-82-2
MF: C₁₁H₁₂O₁₂
MW: 358.30

Chemical Name: 4-O-beta-D-Galactopyranosyl-D-gluconic acid

Molecular Structure: 

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 s est 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.

4. lactobionic acid may be useful in enhancing wound healing.