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Galactitol

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

Dulcitol, Dulcite, Galactitol

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H14O6
CAS Number:
608-66-2
Molecular Weight:
182.17
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1721903
MDL number:
MFCD00064288
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329749924
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

galactitol, galactose

manufacturer/tradename

USP

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

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

InChI

1S/C6H14O6/c7-1-3(9)5(11)6(12)4(10)2-8/h3-12H,1-2H2/t3-,4+,5+,6-

InChI key

FBPFZTCFMRRESA-GUCUJZIJSA-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

Galactitol USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monograph such as Xylitol

Biochem/physiol Actions

A sugar alcohol and slightly sweet tastant for human taste cells.

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk_germany

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

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