Xylitol

C₅H₁₂O₅

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

CAS: 87-99-0

概要

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.

組成

元素 記号 原子 原子質量
Hydrogen H 12 1.0080
Carbon C 5 12.0110
Oxygen O 5 15.9990

元素組成

H
Hydrogen ×12
8.0%
C
Carbon ×5
39.5%
O
Oxygen ×5
52.6%

用途

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

豆知識

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

安全性

  • ⚠ Toxic to dogs

Structure

SMILES

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

特性

タイプ
organic
状態
solid
モル質量
152.15 g/mol
密度
1.5200 g/cm³
融点
92.0 °C
沸点
216.0 °C
溶解度
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

関連化合物

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).