Xylitol

C₅H₁₂O₅

IUPAC: (2R,3R,4S)-Pentane-1,2,3,4,5-pentol

CAS: 87-99-0

Übersicht

Xylitol is a sugar alcohol with a sweetness similar to sucrose but 40% fewer calories. It is widely used in sugar-free gum because it inhibits tooth decay bacteria.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Hydrogen H 12 1,0080
Carbon C 5 12,0110
Oxygen O 5 15,9990

Elementare Zusammensetzung

H
Hydrogen ×12
8,0%
C
Carbon ×5
39,5%
O
Oxygen ×5
52,6%

Verwendung

  • • Sugar-free gum
  • • Dental care products
  • • Diabetic sweetener

Wissenswertes

  • ✦ Inhibits the growth of Streptococcus mutans, the main cavity-causing bacterium

Sicherheit

  • ⚠ Toxic to dogs

Structure

SMILES

C(C(C(C(CO)O)O)O)O

Eigenschaften

Typ
organic
Zustand
solid
Molmasse
152,15 g/mol
Dichte
1,5200 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
92,0 °C
Siedepunkt
216,0 °C
Löslichkeit
2000 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
152,0685
XLogP
-2,5
TPSA
101,0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
5
H-Bond Acceptors
5
Rotatable Bonds
4
Heavy Atoms
10
Complexity
76,0

Verwandte Verbindungen

Caffeine

C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

Coumarin

C₉H₆O₂

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acrylic Acid

C₃H₄O₂

Cysteine

C₃H₇NO₂S

DDT

C₁₄H₉Cl₅

Alanine

C₃H₇NO₂

Diazepam

C₁₆H₁₃ClN₂O

Dichloromethane

CH₂Cl₂

Butane

C₄H₁₀

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Xylitol?
Xylitol (C₅H₁₂O₅) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name (2R,3R,4S)-Pentane-1,2,3,4,5-pentol.
What is the molecular weight of Xylitol?
Xylitol has a molar mass of 152.15 g/mol.
What state is Xylitol at room temperature?
Xylitol is a solid at room temperature.
Is Xylitol organic or inorganic?
Xylitol is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Xylitol?
Xylitol (C₅H₁₂O₅) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).