Xylitol

C₅H₁₂O₅

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

CAS: 87-99-0

Visão geral

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.

Composição

Elemento	Símbolo	Átomos	Massa atômica
Hydrogen	H	12	1,0080
Carbon	C	5	12,0110
Oxygen	O	5	15,9990

Composição elemental

Hydrogen ×12

8,0%

Carbon ×5

39,5%

Oxygen ×5

52,6%

Usos

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

Curiosidades

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

Segurança

⚠ Toxic to dogs

Structure

SMILES

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

Propriedades

Tipo: organic
Estado: solid
Massa molar: 152,15 g/mol
Densidade: 1,5200 g/cm³
Ponto de fusão: 92,0 °C
Ponto de ebulição: 216,0 °C
Solubilidade: 2000 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass: 152,0685
XLogP: -2,5
TPSA: 101,0 Å²
H-Bond Donors: 5
H-Bond Acceptors: 5
Rotatable Bonds: 4
Heavy Atoms: 10
Complexity: 76,0

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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).