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Xylitol
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Xylitol |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | Xylitol;Xylite;Pentane-1,2,3,4,5-pentol |
| Chinese name | 木糖醇 |
| Chinese synonyms | 木糖醇;戊五醇;木糖醇 |
| Chemical category | Sweeteners |
| CAS No. | 87-99-0 |
| EINECS No. | 201-788-0 |
| Molecular formula | C5H12O5 |
| Molecular weight | 152.15 |
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Technical indicators
Assay ≥98.5%; water ≤0.5%; reducing sugars ≤0.2%; heavy metals (as Pb) ≤5 ppm; residue on ignition ≤0.1%
Performance characteristics
White crystalline powder, sweet taste, low calorie, non-cariogenic
Application scenarios
Food sweetener (sugar-free confectionery, chewing gum), pharmaceutical excipient, oral care, cosmetics