Xylitol
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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 |
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Formula: |
C5H12O5 |
CAS Number: |
87-99-0 |
Also Known As: |
1,2,3,4,5-Pentahydroxypentane; Xylite |
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.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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