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| Product Name: | Xylitol | Other Name: | Xylitol;Xylite (sugar);Xylite;Klinit;Xyliton;Kylit;Wood sugar alcohol;Xylisorb;Xylitol C;Xylitol CM 90;Xylit;NSC 25283;Xylitab 100;Xylitab DC;Xylisorb 300;Xylisorb 700;Xylitab 300;C-Xylidex CR 16055;Xylit XC;Fluorette;DL-Xylitol;meso-Xylitol;Eutrit;xylo-Pentitol;Xylitol P;X 0018;Xylite P;Xivia CM 90;7313-55-5;12426-00-5;16277-71-7;37191-59-6;75398-81-1;84709-42-2 |
| CAS No.: | 87-99-0 | Molecular Formula: | C5H12O5 |
| InChIKeys: | InChIKey=HEBKCHPVOIAQTA-UHFFFAOYSA-N | Molecular Weight: | 152.15 |
| Exact Mass: | 152.15 | BRN: | 1720523 |
| EC Number: | 201-788-0 | UNII: | VCQ006KQ1E|353ZQ9TVDA |
| DSSTox ID: | DTXSID7042514 | Color/Form: | Monoclinic crystals from alcohol |
| HScode: | 2905491000 | Categories: | Sweeteners |
| PSA: | 101 | XLogP3: | -2.5 |
| Appearance: | White Crystalline Powder | Density: | 1.5±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Melting Point: | 93.5 °C | Boiling Point: | 216 °C |
| Flash Point: | 261.9±21.9 °C | Refractive Index: | 1.571 |
| Water Solubility: | H2O: soluble | Storage Conditions: | 2-8°C |
| Vapor Pressure: | 2.47X10-3 mm Hg at 25 deg C (est) | Toxicity: | LD50 orally in mice: approx 22 g/kg (Salminen) |
| Taste: | Relative sweetness equal to sucrose | PH: | 5 to 7 (10 % w/v aqueous solution) |
| Henrys Law Constant: | Henry’s Law constant = 1.5X10-11 atm-cu m/mole at 25 °C (est) | Collision Cross Section: | 136.3 Ų [M+Na]+ [CCS Type: DT, Method: single field calibrated with Agilent tune mix (Agilent)]|135.3 Ų [M+Na]+ [CCS Type: DT, Method: single field calibrated with Agilent tune mix (Agilent)]|122.4 Ų [M-H]- [CCS Type: DT, Method: single field calibrated with Agilent tune mix (Agilent)]|140.79 Ų [M+Na]+ [CCS Type: DT, Method: stepped-field]|127.92 Ų [M-H]- [CCS Type: DT, Method: stepped-field]|136.2 Ų [M+Na]+ [CCS Type: DT, Method: single field calibrated with ESI Low Concentration Tuning Mix (Agilent)]|135.4 Ų [M+Na]+ [CCS Type: DT, Method: single field calibrated with ESI Low Concentration Tuning Mix (Agilent)]|125.8 Ų [M-H]- [CCS Type: DT, Method: single field calibrated with ESI Low Concentration Tuning Mix (Agilent)]|124.8 Ų [M-H]- [CCS Type: DT, Method: single field calibrated with ESI Low Concentration Tuning Mix (Agilent)]|126.2 Ų [M-H]- |
| Experimental Properties: | Orthrhombic needles from tetrahydrofuran, prisms from ethanol; mp: 93-94.5 °C; density: 1.52. Solubility (g/100 g solution): absolute methanol 6.0; absolute ethanol 1.2; water 64.2 /Stable form/|Hydroxyl radical reaction rate constant = 3.96X10-11 cu cm/molec-sec at 25 °C (est) |
Classification of the substance or mixture
Not classified.
GHS label elements, including precautionary statements
| Pictogram(s) | No symbol. |
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| Signal word |
No signal word |
| Hazard statement(s) |
none |
| Precautionary statement(s) | |
| Prevention |
none |
| Response |
none |
| Storage |
none |
| Disposal |
none |
Other hazards which do not result in classification
no data available
Precautions for safe handling
Handling in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Use non-sparking tools. Prevent fire caused by electrostatic discharge steam.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Store the container tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Store apart from foodstuff containers or incompatible materials.