Xylitol

Xylitol is commonly used as an artificial sweetener. It is as sweet as sucrose and is noncariogenic. Xylitol is ordinarily used in chewing gum.

Product Details

Formula:

C5H12O5

CAS Number:

87-99-0

Also Known As:

1,2,3,4,5-Pentahydroxypentane; Xylite

Structure:

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applications:

Xylitol is a five-carbon sugar alcohol derived from xylose by reduction of the carbonyl group. It is produced by hydrogenation of xylose, which converts the sugar (an aldehyde) into a primary alcohol.
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Typical Specifications

Data is representative of average lots;
data taken from specific lots may vary.

Appearance

White crystalline powder

Boiling Point, °C

215-217

Density, g/cm3

1.52

Melting point, °C

94-97

Molecular weight, g/mol

152.15

Purity, %

≥99

Refractive index, n20/D

1.3920

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