Xylitol

C₅H₁₂O₅

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

CAS: 87-99-0

Tổng quan

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.

Thành phần

Nguyên tố Ký hiệu Nguyên tử Khối lượng nguyên tử
Hydrogen H 12 1,0080
Carbon C 5 12,0110
Oxygen O 5 15,9990

Thành phần nguyên tố

H
8,0%
C
39,5%
O
52,6%

Công dụng

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

Sự thật thú vị

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

An toàn

  • ⚠ Toxic to dogs

Structure

SMILES

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

Tính chất

Loại
organic
Trạng thái
solid
Khối lượng mol
152,15 g/mol
Mật độ
1,5200 g/cm³
Điểm nóng chảy
92,0 °C
Điểm sôi
216,0 °C
Độ hòa tan
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

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).