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Xylitol

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

Xylite

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
HOCH2[CH(OH)]3CH2OH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
152.15
Beilstein:
1720523
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

Agency

EP Reference Standard

API family

xylitol

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

mp

94-97 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°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

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Xylitol EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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Tom Birger Granström et al.
Applied microbiology and biotechnology, 74(2), 277-281 (2007-01-12)
The rare sugar xylitol is a five-carbon polyol (pentitol) that has beneficial health effects. Xylitol has global markets and, therefore, it represents an alternative to current dominant sweeteners. The research on microbial reduction of D-xylose to xylitol has been focused
Kauko K Mäkinen
Medical principles and practice : international journal of the Kuwait University, Health Science Centre, 20(4), 303-320 (2011-05-18)
Dental caries is a diet-associated disease which continues to be a serious health problem in most industrialized and developing countries. Strategies to maximize caries prevention should automatically consider the use of sugar substitutes. It is important that public health authorities
Steffen Mickenautsch et al.
International dental journal, 62(1), 6-20 (2012-01-19)
The objective of this study was to appraise the clinical evidence and its bias risk regarding the anticariogenic effect of xylitol in comparison with that of fluoride. Databases were searched for clinical trials up to 18 March 2011. Article inclusion
Kiet A Ly et al.
Pediatric dentistry, 28(2), 154-163 (2006-05-20)
The purpose of this report was to provide an overview of xylitol and other polyol sweeteners and dental caries for clinicians and to discuss current applications for dental practice and potential community-based public health interventions. Xylitol, like other polyol sweeteners
Michael E Peterson
Topics in companion animal medicine, 28(1), 18-20 (2013-06-26)
Xylitol is a prevalent sugar substitute found in a wide variety of foods, particularly those labeled as "low carb." It is found in many medicines and dental products both for its antibacterial activity and to increase palatability. Originally, this toxin

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Separation of Maltotriose; Maltose; Xylitol

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

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