Ribitol
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| Names | |
|---|---|
| IUPAC name
(2R,3s,4S)-Pentane-1,2,3,4,5-pentol
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| Other names
1,2,3,4,5-Pentanepentol
1,2,3,4,5-Pentanol Adonit Adonite Adonitol Adonitrol Pentane-1,2,3,4,5-pentol Pentitol D-ribitol | |
| Properties | |
| C5H12O5 | |
| Molar mass | 152.15 g/mol |
| Appearance | Crystalline solid |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Density | 1.525 g/cm3 |
| Melting point | 102 °C (216 °F; 375 K) |
| Boiling point | 494.5 °C (922.1 °F; 767.6 K) Decomposes |
| Soluble | |
| Vapor pressure | 7.47·10-12 mmHg at 25°C |
| Hazards | |
| Safety data sheet | Merck |
| Flash point | 261.9 °C (503.4 °F; 535.0 K) |
| Related compounds | |
| Related compounds
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Arabitol Xylitol |
| Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
| Infobox references | |
Ribitol or adonitol is a sugar alcohol with the formula C5H12O5. It is an isomer of xylitol.
Contents
Properties
Chemical
Ribitol will burn if mixed with an oxidizer and ignited.
Physical
Adonitol is a crystalline colorless solid, soluble in water.
Availability
Ribitol is sold by chemical suppliers. Can also be found online as sweetener.
It occurs naturally in Adonis vernalis.
Preparation
Can be obtained from the reduction of ribose.
Projects
- Sweetener
- Grow beautiful crystals
Handling
Safety
Ribitol has low toxicity, though it's not commonly used as sweetener as it's more expensive than other sugar alcohols.
Storage
No special storage is required, a plastic bottle will suffice.
Disposal
No special disposal is required. Discard it as you wish.
