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Xylitol
H OH H OH H | | | | |
H - C - C - C - C - C - H
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OH H OH H OH
Formula: C5H12O5
Molecular Weight: 152.15
Appearance: White Crystaline Powder.
Typical Analysis
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| Purity | >98.5% |
| Sulphate | <0.02% |
| Heavy Metal (Pb equiv) | <0.001% |
| Loss on Drying | <0.2% |
| Arsenic (as As2O3) | <0.0003% |
| Ash Content | <0.1% |
| Melting Point | 95°C |
| pH Value | 6.5 |
| Chloride | <0.01& |
| Reducing Sugars (as Glucose) | <0.2% |
| Ni | <0.0002% |
| Other Polyols | <1.0% |
Uses
Used as an artificial sweetener.
According to a report of the Calorie Control Council, Xylitol is
approved for use in foods, pharmaceuticals and oral health products
in more than 35 countries. The Council also provides a list of
references.
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