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Xylitol

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

Xylite

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Linear Formula:
HOCH2[CH(OH)]3CH2OH
CAS Number:
87-99-0
Molecular Weight:
152.15
Beilstein:
1720523
MDL number:
MFCD00064292
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329830766
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

Agency

EP Reference Standard

API family

xylitol

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

mp

94-97 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

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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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Xylitol EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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Tom Birger Granström et al.
Applied microbiology and biotechnology, 74(2), 277-281 (2007-01-12)
The rare sugar xylitol is a five-carbon polyol (pentitol) that has beneficial health effects. Xylitol has global markets and, therefore, it represents an alternative to current dominant sweeteners. The research on microbial reduction of D-xylose to xylitol has been focused
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
Tom Birger Granström et al.
Applied microbiology and biotechnology, 74(2), 273-276 (2007-01-12)
Xylitol is the first rare sugar that has global markets. It has beneficial health properties and represents an alternative to current conventional sweeteners. Industrially, xylitol is produced by chemical hydrogenation of D-xylose into xylitol. The biotechnological method of producing xylitol
Andréa Gonçalves Antonio et al.
Journal of public health dentistry, 71(2), 117-124 (2011-07-21)
A systematic review of published data was conducted with the aim of assessing the caries preventive effect of consuming xylitol-based candies and lozenges. Electronic and hand searches were performed to find clinical trials concerning the consumption of products containing xylitol
Amir Azarpazhooh et al.
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, (11)(11), CD007095-CD007095 (2011-11-11)
Acute otitis media (AOM) is the most common bacterial infection among young children in the United States with limitations and concerns over its treatment with antibiotics and surgery. Therefore, effective preventative measures are attractive. A potential preventative measure is xylitol
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