Xylitol

Catalogue No.: IM148527
CAS No.: 87-99-0
Mol. Formula: C₅H₁₂O₅

Description

Catalogue Number	IM148527
CAS No.	87-99-0
Chemical Name	Xylitol
Synonyms	Xyliton; C-Xylidex CR 16055; DL-Xylitol; Eutrit; Fluorette; Klinit; Kylit; NSC 25283; Wood sugar alcohol; X 0018; Xylisorb; Xylisorb 300; Xylisorb 700; Xylit; Xylit XC; Xylitab 100; Xylitab 300; Xylitab DC; Xylite; Xylite (sugar); Xylitol C; Xylitol CM 90; Xylitol P; Xyliton; meso-Xylitol; xylo-Pentitol
Molecular Formula	C₅H₁₂O₅
Molecular Weight	152.15
Appearance	White to Off-White Solid
Melting Point	90-95ºC
Storage	4°C
Solubility	Methanol (Slightly, Heated), Water (Slightly)
Applications	Xylitol, is a lower-calorie alternative to table sugar. Studies have shown xylitol chewing gum can help prevent acute otitis media. Xylitol is categorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as a food additive.
Category	Standards; Food;

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