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Xylitol

analytical standard

Synonym(s):

Xylite

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Linear Formula:
HOCH2[CH(OH)]3CH2OH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
152.15
Beilstein:
1720523
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164500
PubChem Substance ID:
E Number:
E967

grade

analytical standard

CofA

current certificate can be downloaded

packaging

pkg of 1 g

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable
gas chromatography (GC): suitable

mp

94-97 °C (lit.)

application(s)

cleaning products
cosmetics
flavors and fragrances
food and beverages
personal care

format

neat

storage temp.

2-30°C

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

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General description

Xylitol is a 5-carbon sugar alcohol with antibacterial activity, found in medicines and dental products.

Application

Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support.
Xylitol may be used as a reference standard for the determination of xylitol in food samples by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) coupled to charged aerosol detector.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Simultaneous separation and determination of erythritol, xylitol, sorbitol, mannitol, maltitol, fructose, glucose, sucrose and maltose in food products by high performance liquid chromatography coupled to charged aerosol detector.
Malgorzata G, et al.
Microchemical Journal, Devoted to the Application of Microtechniques in All Branches of Science, 117, 77-82 (2013)
Mette K Keller et al.
BMC oral health, 12, 44-44 (2012-10-25)
The increasing interest in probiotic lactobacilli in health maintenance has raised the question of potential risks. One possible side effect could be an increased acidogenicity in dental plaque. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of probiotic
M C Ammons et al.
Biofouling, 29(4), 443-455 (2013-04-12)
Medically relevant biofilms have gained a significant level of interest, in part because of the epidemic rise in obesity and an aging population in the developed world. The associated comorbidities of chronic wounds such as pressure ulcers, venous leg ulcers
A V Ritter et al.
Journal of dental research, 92(6), 512-517 (2013-04-17)
The Xylitol for Adult Caries Trial was a three-year, double-blind, multi-center, randomized clinical trial that evaluated the effectiveness of xylitol vs. placebo lozenges in the prevention of dental caries in caries-active adults. The purpose of this secondary analysis was to
Eun Joong Oh et al.
Metabolic engineering, 15, 226-234 (2012-10-30)
As Saccharomyces cerevisiae cannot utilize xylose as a carbon source, expression of XYL1 coding for xylose reductase (XR) from Scheffersomyces (Pichia) stipitis enabled production of xylitol from xylose with a high yield. However, insufficient supply of NAD(P)H for XR and

Protocols

HPLC Analysis of Sugars on SUPELCOGEL Ca

Separation of Ribose, United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard; Xylitol, analytical standard; Mannose, United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

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