Xylitol
Xylitol (Ribitol) is a pentitol sweetener produced via the reduction of xylose. It exhibits non-cariogenic properties and is used in research on carbohydrate metabolism, dental health studies, and as a sugar substitute in cell culture and animal models.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
87-99-0
Product Name Alternative
D-Xylitol, 16277-71-7, Adonite, Adonitol, Autophagy, Endogenous Metabolite, EndogenousMetabolite, Inhibitor, inhibit, Xylite, Xylitol, Ribitol
Field of Research
Cell Biology, Infectious Disease & Virology, Metabolism Research, Pharmacology & Drug Discovery
Purity
99.76% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
H2O:197.2 mM;10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:2.5 mg/mL (16.43 mM) ; DMSO:45 mg/mL (295.76 mM)
Smiles
C (C (CO) O) (C (CO) O) O
Molecular Formula
C5H12O5
Molecular Weight
152.15
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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