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1. Basic Information
Name: Xylitol
Alias: (2R,3S,4S)-Pentane-1,2,3,4,5-pentol
CAS No.: 87-99-0
Molecular Formula: C5H12O5
Letter-number format formula: C5H12O5
Molecular Weight: 152.15
2. Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical Properties
- Appearance: White crystalline granular or crystalline powder
- Odor: Odorless, cool sweet taste similar to sucrose
- Solubility: Freely soluble in water; soluble in ethanol, methanol; slightly soluble in propylene glycol; insoluble in ethyl acetate, aliphatic hydrocarbons
- Melting Point: 92–96 °C
- Hygroscopicity: Moderately hygroscopic under high humidity environment
- Cooling effect: Dissolves in water with obvious endothermic cooling sensation
Chemical Properties
- Molecular Structure: Pentahydric sugar alcohol with five hydroxyl groups, straight-chain pentane polyol structure
- Stability: No reducing group, will not undergo Maillard browning reaction with amino compounds under heating
- Hydroxyl reactivity: Multiple hydroxyl groups can conduct esterification, etherification reaction to synthesize xylitol ester derivatives
- Thermal stability: Stable below 150 °C; slight dehydration and carbonization above 200 °C
- Photostability: Stable under natural light, no discoloration and degradation
- Compatibility: Compatible with most food raw materials, oral care and cosmetic excipients; incompatible with strong oxidants, concentrated strong acid
3. Main Application Fields
1. Food Industry (Core Application)
- Low-calorie sugar substitute for sugar-free candy, chewing gum, baked goods, beverages and dairy products
- Anti-caries sweetener, widely used in sugar-free food, does not produce acid to erode tooth enamel
- Moisture retention and anti-freezing auxiliary raw material for frozen food
2. Oral Care Raw Material
Sweetener and humectant for toothpaste, mouthwash, oral spray, inhibits oral harmful bacteria reproduction
3. Pharmaceutical Excipient
- Isotonic infusion raw material for diabetic patients, suitable as energy supplement without blood sugar fluctuation
- Tablet filler, coating agent, taste masking agent for oral solid preparations
4. Cosmetic Raw Material
Humectant for facial cream, mask and toner, improves skin water retention capacity
4. Quality Specification Table
| Test Item | Standard Index |
| CAS Number | 87-99-0 |
| Molecular Formula | C5H12O5 |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder/granule |
| Assay | Food/Pharma Grade 98.5%–101.0% |
| Water Content (KF) | ≤0.50% |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤0.10% |
| Heavy Metals (Pb) | ≤10 ppm |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤1 ppm |
| Packaging | 25kg food-grade PE lined fiber drum/woven bag |
| Storage Condition | Hermetic cool dry warehouse below 25 °C; isolate moisture and oxidizing substances |
| Transportation Requirement | Non-dangerous goods, moisture-proof sealed packaging |
| Shelf Life | 36 months under intact sealed packaging |
Safety Warning
Low-toxicity edible polyol approved for food and medical use. Excessive oral intake easily causes abdominal distension and diarrhea. Dust may mildly irritate respiratory tract; wear dust mask during operation. Seal tightly to prevent moisture absorption and agglomeration. Separate storage with strong oxidants to avoid oxidation deterioration.
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