Iditol
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| Names | |
|---|---|
| IUPAC name
(2R,3S,4S,5R)-Hexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexol
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| Other names
Dulcite
L-Iditol | |
| Properties | |
| C6H14O6 | |
| Molar mass | 182.172 g/mol |
| Appearance | White crystalline solid |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Melting point | 78–80 °C (172–176 °F; 351–353 K) |
| Boiling point | Decomposes |
| Soluble | |
| Vapor pressure | ~0 mmHg |
| Hazards | |
| Safety data sheet | Sigma-Aldrich |
| Related compounds | |
| Related compounds
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Galactitol Mannitol Sorbitol |
| Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
| Infobox references | |
Iditol is a sugar alcohol, an organic chemical compound with the formula C6H14O6. It is commonly available as L-iditol.
Contents
Properties
Chemical
Iditol can be nitrated to iditol nitrates.
Physical
Iditol is a colorless crystalline solid, soluble in water. with a sweetish taste.
Availability
Iditol can be purchased from chemical suppliers.
Preparation
Iditol can be produced via reduction of iditose.
Can also be extracted from various fruits, though you will need lots of fruits.
Projects
- Sugar substitute
- Make iditol hexanitrate
Handling
Safety
Iditol has low toxicity, though it's not commonly used as sweetener as it's rarely encountered.
Iditol is accumulates in galactokinase deficiency.
Storage
No special storage is required, a plastic bottle will suffice.
Disposal
No special disposal is required. Discard it as you wish.
