Thermo Scientific Chemicals Xylitol, 99%

Description

CAS: 87-99-0 | C5H12O5 | 152.15 g/mol

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.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 87-99-0
• Molecular Formula: C5H12O5
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 152.15
• MDL Number: MFCD00064291,MFCD00064292
• InChI Key: HEBKCHPVOIAQTA-UHFFFAOYNA-N
• Synonym: xylitol, ribitol, adonitol, d-xylitol, xylite, adonit, adonite, xylit, d-ribitol, eutrit
• PubChem CID: 6912
• SMILES: OCC(O)C(O)C(O)CO

• Melting Point: 92°C to 96°C
• Density: 1.515 g/mL
• Assay Percent Range: 99%
• Quantity: 100 g
• Beilstein: 1720523
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Merck Index: 14,10085
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water (50mg/ml),abs methanol (6g/100ml),abs ethanol (1.2g/100ml),alcohol (very slightly),and pyridine. Insoluble in ether.
• IUPAC Name: (2S,4R)-pentane-1,2,3,4,5-pentol
• Formula Weight: 152.15
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: Xylitol

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber	201-788-0
RTECSNumber	ZF0800000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only