1,5-Anhydro-D-sorbitol

• Catalog No.: A7165
• CAS Number: 154-58-5
• M. F.: C6H12O5
• M. W.: 164.15648

SYNONYMS

• IUPAC name: 2-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-3,4,5-triol
• IUPAC Traditional name: 2-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-3,4,5-triol
• Synonyms: 1,5-Anhydro-D-glucitol

DATABASE IDS

• MDL Number: MFCD00067386
• PubChem SID: 24891181
• EC Number: 205-829-3
• CAS Number: 154-58-5

PROPERTIES

• Apperance: crystalline
• Personal Protective Equipment: Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US), type P1 (EN143) respirator filter
• German water hazard class: 3

DETAILS

Description (English)

Application
1,5-Anhydro-D-sorbitol, a cyclic polyol, is a metabolic product of 1,5 anhydro-D-fructose. 1,5-Anhydro-D-sorbitol is used as a reference in analytical procedures that assess the metabolism of 1,5 anhydro-D-fructose, a food supplement with potential benefits as an antioxidant, antimicrobial, and antidiabetic agent.