D-(+)-Arabitol

• Catalog No.: 10880
• CAS Number: 488-82-4
• M. F.: C5H12O5
• M. W.: 152.14578
• Purity: ≥99.0% (sum of enantiomers, HPLC)

SYNONYMS

• IUPAC name: (2R,4R)-pentane-1,2,3,4,5-pentol
• IUPAC Traditional name: arabitol

DATABASE IDS

• CAS Number: 488-82-4
• MDL Number: MFCD00004709
• Beilstein Number: 1720520
• EC Number: 207-686-2

PROPERTIES

• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C5H12O5
• Purity: ≥99.0% (sum of enantiomers, HPLC)
• Melting Point: 101-104 °C
• Optical Rotation: [α]20/D +11±1°, c = 5% in 8% borax solution
• Solubility: H2O: soluble0.1 g/mL, clear, colorless
• Sweetness: 0.7 × sucrose
• Personal Protective Equipment: Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US), type P1 (EN143) respirator filter
• German water hazard class: 3

DETAILS

Description (English)

Biochem/physiol Actions
Used to produce xylitol via biotransformation.1
Other Notes
Selective 1,3-O-benzylidenation2,3; Selective 2,3:4,5-O-diisopropylidenation4

Description (简体中文)

Biochem/physiol Actions
Used to produce xylitol via biotransformation.1
Other Notes
Selective 1,3-O-benzylidenation2,3; Selective 2,3:4,5-O-diisopropylidenation4