Xylitol

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   Xylitol   
Names: xylite
xylitol
(2R,4S)-pentane-1.2,3.4,5-pentol
1.2,3.4,5-pentahydroxypentane
xylo-1.2,3.4,5-pentanepenton
Е967 food additive
Formula: CH2OH(CHOH)3CH2OH
Molar mass: 152.145 g/mol
Density: 1.52 g/cm3
Crystal system: orthorhombic (name)
α=90°, β=90°, γ=90°
Shapes: Template:Truncated octagonal pyramid
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Color: colorless
Melting point: 94 °C367.15 K <br />201.2 °F <br />660.87 °R <br />
Boiling point: 216 °C489.15 K <br />420.8 °F <br />880.47 °R <br />
Refractive index: 1.57
Stability: stable. slightly hygroscopic
Hardness: fragile
Toxicity: non-toxic
LD50=16500mg/kg

Description

Organic compound, polyhydric alcohol. Doesn't form water hydrates.

Where to buy

In pharmacy (as sweetener named "Xylitol" in diabetics department - 103% of the sweetness of sucrose).

Notes

Dissolving is endothermic, solution cools much, so use hot water or using heat. Easily formes a supersaturated solution which can rapidly crystallize in all vessel volume while contacting with dust or touching the surface.
It is not recommended to touch the crystal without varnish with bare hands because it can easily make crystal dull or even cracked.

Storage conditions

Store in its original form or under several layers of varnish at average humidity and room temperature. Do not store in matchboxes or cotton wool and do not heat.

Solubility

Temperatureгр/100,00 гр waterгр/100,00 гр ethanolгр/100,00 гр methanol
0°C273.15 K <br />32 °F <br />491.67 °R <br />91.20
10°C283.15 K <br />50 °F <br />509.67 °R <br />132.6
15°C288.15 K <br />59 °F <br />518.67 °R <br />~151
20°C293.15 K <br />68 °F <br />527.67 °R <br />170.31.26
25°C298.15 K <br />77 °F <br />536.67 °R <br />183.3
30°C303.15 K <br />86 °F <br />545.67 °R <br />233.3
40°C313.15 K <br />104 °F <br />563.67 °R <br />300.0
50°C323.15 K <br />122 °F <br />581.67 °R <br />400.0
60°C333.15 K <br />140 °F <br />599.67 °R <br />566.7
Soluble in pyridine, ethylene glycol and acetic acid. Insoluble in diethyl ether.

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