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X3375

Xylitol

≥99% (GC)

Synonym(s):

Xylite

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Linear Formula:
HOCH2[CH(OH)]3CH2OH
CAS Number:
87-99-0
Molecular Weight:
152.15
UNSPSC Code:
12352201
NACRES:
NA.25
PubChem Substance ID:
24902140
EC Number:
201-788-0
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1720523
MDL number:
MFCD00064292
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Quality Segment

assay

≥99% (GC)

form

crystalline, crystals or chunks, powder

sweetness

1 × sucrose

color

colorless

mp

94-97 °C (lit.)

solubility

water: 642g/l at 25 °C (77 °F )

SMILES string

OC[C@@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)CO

InChI

1S/C5H12O5/c6-1-3(8)5(10)4(9)2-7/h3-10H,1-2H2/t3-,4+,5+

InChI key

HEBKCHPVOIAQTA-SCDXWVJYSA-N

General description

Xylitol is a naturally occurring five carbon sugar alcohol, equivalent to sucrose in sweetness. Xylitol finds applications in the preparation of confectionaries, chewing gum, toothpaste and mouthwashes. Xylitol is a low-energy sweetener with insulin independent metabolism, making it a promising alternative for sugar in diabetic patients. Xylitol is a natural anticaries agent used in the treatment of dental caries, as it is not utilized by cariogenic bacteria creates a starvation effect on them. Xylitol prevents otitis and upper respiratory tract infections. Commercially, microorganisms like bacteria, fungi and yeasts produce xylitol by fermentation.

Application

Xylitol has been used:
  • as a standard for high performance liquid chromatography
  • in analysing antibacterial activity on oral biofilms
  • for thermodynamic data and densities measurement

Biochem/physiol Actions

A sugar alcohol sweetener detectable by humans. Produced from hemicellulose hydrolysate fermentation.

Other Notes

To gain a comprehensive understanding of our extensive range of sugar alcohols for your research, we encourage you to visit our Carbohydrates Category page.

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Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point (°F)

Not applicable

Flash Point (°C)

Not applicable

PPE (personal protective equipment)

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

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