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Thermo Scientific Chemicals Xylitol, 99%
Description
It is employed as a polyol substrate for xylitol and sorbitol dehydrogenases and sorbitol dehydrogenase derived from xylose. It is applied as a sweetener and humectants and skin conditioning agent in cosmetics industry.
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It is employed as a polyol substrate for xylitol and sorbitol dehydrogenases and sorbitol dehydrogenase derived from xylose. It is applied as a sweetener and humectants and skin conditioning agent in cosmetics industry.
Solubility
Soluble in water (50 mg/ml), abs methanol (6 g/100ml), abs ethanol (1.2 g/100ml), alcohol (very slightly), and pyridine. Insoluble in ether.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Store away from oxidizing agents, water/moisture. Store under inert gas.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 92°C to 96°C |
| Density | 1.515 g/mL |
| Assay Percent Range | 99% |
| Quantity | 100 g |
| Beilstein | 1720523 |
| Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
| Merck Index | 14,10085 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water (50mg/ml),abs methanol (6g/100ml),abs ethanol (1.2g/100ml),alcohol (very slightly),and pyridine. Insoluble in ether. |
| IUPAC Name | (2S,4R)-pentane-1,2,3,4,5-pentol |
| Formula Weight | 152.15 |
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