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Xylitol

Xylitol is a sugar alcohol used as a sweetener. The name derives from Ancient Greek: ξύλον, xyl[on], “wood” + suffix -itol, used to denote sugar alcohols. Xylitol is categorized as a polyalcohol or sugar alcohol (specifically an alditol). It has the formula CH2OH(CHOH)3CH2OH. It is a colorless or white solid that is soluble in water. Use of manufactured products containing xylitol may reduce tooth decay.

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Xylitol crystals

Names

Systematic IUPAC name(2,3,4)-Pentane-1,2,3,4,5-pentol

Other names

(2,3,4)-Pentane-1,2,3,4,5-pentaol (not recommended)
1,2,3,4,5-Pentahydroxypentane
Xylite

Identifiers

CAS Number: 87-99-0

JSmol: Interactive image

ChEMBL: ChEMBL96783

ChemSpider: 6646

ECHA InfoCard: 100.001.626

E number: (glazing agents, …)

PubChem: 6912

UNII: VCQ006KQ1E

Properties

Chemical formula: C5H12O5

Molar mass: 152.15 g·mol

Density: 1.52 g/cm

Melting point: 92 to 96 °C (198 to 205 °F; 365 to 369 K)

Boiling point: 345.39 °C (653.70 °F; 618.54 K) Predicted value using Adapted Stein & Brown method

Solubility in water: ~100 g/L

Hazards

NFPA 704:

Related compounds

alkanes: Pentane

Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their(at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their(at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).

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