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Xylitol, 99%
CAS: 87-99-0 | C5H12O5 | 152.15 g/mol
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Catalog number A16944.22
also known as A16944-22
Price (USD)
36.70
Each
Quantity:
100 g
Price (USD)
36.70
Each
Chemical Identifiers
CAS87-99-0
IUPAC Namepentane-1,2,3,4,5-pentol
Molecular FormulaC5H12O5
InChI KeyHEBKCHPVOIAQTA-UHFFFAOYNA-N
SMILESOCC(O)C(O)C(O)CO
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Specifications
Specification Sheet
Specification SheetAssay (Silylated GC)≥98.5%
Melting Point91.5-97.5?C
Appearance (Color)White
Identification (FTIR)Conforms
FormCrystalline powder
It is employed as a polyol substrate for xylitol and sorbitol dehydrogenases and sorbitol dehydrogenase derived from xylose. It is applied as a sweetener and humectants and skin conditioning agent in cosmetics industry.
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Applications
It is employed as a polyol substrate for xylitol and sorbitol dehydrogenases and sorbitol dehydrogenase derived from xylose. It is applied as a sweetener and humectants and skin conditioning agent in cosmetics industry.
Solubility
Soluble in water (50 mg/ml), abs methanol (6 g/100ml), abs ethanol (1.2 g/100ml), alcohol (very slightly), and pyridine. Insoluble in ether.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Store away from oxidizing agents, water/moisture. Store under inert gas.
It is employed as a polyol substrate for xylitol and sorbitol dehydrogenases and sorbitol dehydrogenase derived from xylose. It is applied as a sweetener and humectants and skin conditioning agent in cosmetics industry.
Solubility
Soluble in water (50 mg/ml), abs methanol (6 g/100ml), abs ethanol (1.2 g/100ml), alcohol (very slightly), and pyridine. Insoluble in ether.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Store away from oxidizing agents, water/moisture. Store under inert gas.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Amir Azarpazhooh.; Hardy Limeback.; Herenia P Lawrence.; Prakeshkumar S Shah. Xylitol for preventing acute otitis media in children up to 12 years of age.Cochrane Database Syst Rev.2011,11.
- Trahan L. Xylitol: a review of its action on mutans streptococci and dental plaque--its clinical significance.International Dental Journal,1995,45.(1), 77-92.