Xilitol
C₅H₁₂O₅Cite "Xilitol"
Xilitol. (n.d.). In Compound. Retrieved from /es/compound/xylitol/
"Xilitol." Compound, /es/compound/xylitol/.
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IUPAC: (2R,3R,4S)-Pentane-1,2,3,4,5-pentol
CAS: 87-99-0
Descripción general
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.
Composición
Usos
- • Sugar-free gum
- • Dental care products
- • Diabetic sweetener
Datos curiosos
- ✦ Inhibits the growth of Streptococcus mutans, the main cavity-causing bacterium
Seguridad
- ⚠ Toxic to dogs
Estructura
SMILES
C(C(C(C(CO)O)O)O)O
Propiedades
- Tipo
- organic
- Estado
- solid
- Masa molar
- 152,15 g/mol
- Densidad
- 1,5200 g/cm³
- Punto de fusión
- 92,0 °C
- Punto de ebullición
- 216,0 °C
- Solubilidad
- 2000 g/L at 25°C
Descriptores moleculares
- Masa exacta
- 152,0685
- XLogP
- -2,5
- TPSA
- 101,0 Ų
- Donadores de enlace de hidrógeno
- 5
- Aceptores de enlace de hidrógeno
- 5
- Enlaces rotables
- 4
- Átomos pesados
- 10
- Complejidad
- 76,0
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Xilitol?
Xilitol (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 Xilitol?
Xilitol has a molar mass of 152.15 g/mol.
What state is Xilitol at room temperature?
Xilitol is a solid at room temperature.
Is Xilitol organic or inorganic?
Xilitol is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Xilitol?
Xilitol (C₅H₁₂O₅) is composed of Hidrógeno (H), Carbono (C), Oxígeno (O).