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Xylitol

Synonym(s):

Xylite

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Linear Formula:
HOCH2[CH(OH)]3CH2OH
CAS Number:
87-99-0
Molecular Weight:
152.15
Beilstein:
1720523
EC Number:
201-788-0
MDL number:
MFCD00064292
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24902034
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

form

powder or crystals

mp

94-97 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

odorless

SMILES string

OC[C@@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)CO

InChI

1S/C5H12O5/c6-1-3(8)5(10)4(9)2-7/h3-10H,1-2H2/t3-,4+,5+

InChI key

HEBKCHPVOIAQTA-SCDXWVJYSA-N

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Disclaimer

For R&D or non-EU Food use. Not for retail sale.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Kiet A Ly et al.
Pediatric dentistry, 28(2), 154-163 (2006-05-20)
The purpose of this report was to provide an overview of xylitol and other polyol sweeteners and dental caries for clinicians and to discuss current applications for dental practice and potential community-based public health interventions. Xylitol, like other polyol sweeteners
Eun Joong Oh et al.
Metabolic engineering, 15, 226-234 (2012-10-30)
As Saccharomyces cerevisiae cannot utilize xylose as a carbon source, expression of XYL1 coding for xylose reductase (XR) from Scheffersomyces (Pichia) stipitis enabled production of xylitol from xylose with a high yield. However, insufficient supply of NAD(P)H for XR and
Lilian Raquel Hickert et al.
Bioresource technology, 143, 112-116 (2013-06-25)
Co-fermentation and simultaneous saccharification of rice hull hydrolysate (RHH) were investigated for the production of ethanol and xylitol by Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Spathaspora arborariae, or the combination of both. In bioreactor cultures under oxygen limitation, S. cerevisiae was capable of metabolizing
L Zhan et al.
Journal of dental research, 91(7 Suppl), 85S-90S (2012-09-21)
The aim of the study was to investigate the efficacy of the use of xylitol-containing tooth-wipes in preventing dental caries in young children. In a double-blinded randomized controlled clinical trial, 44 mothers with active caries and their 6- to 35-month-old
M C Ammons et al.
Biofouling, 29(4), 443-455 (2013-04-12)
Medically relevant biofilms have gained a significant level of interest, in part because of the epidemic rise in obesity and an aging population in the developed world. The associated comorbidities of chronic wounds such as pressure ulcers, venous leg ulcers
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