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Linear Formula:
HOCH2[CH(OH)]3CH2OH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
152.15
Beilstein:
1720523
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352201
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.25
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Quality Level
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
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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
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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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