Arabitol
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| Names | |
|---|---|
| IUPAC name
(2R,4R)-Pentane-1,2,3,4,5-pentol
| |
| Other names
Arabinitol
Lyxitol | |
| Properties | |
| C5H12O5 | |
| Molar mass | 152.15 g/mol |
| Appearance | Colorless crystalline solid |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Melting point | 103 °C (217 °F; 376 K) |
| Boiling point | 216 °C (421 °F; 489 K) (decomposes) |
| Soluble | |
| Solubility | Soluble in alcohol, pyridine |
| Vapor pressure | ~0 mmHg |
| Hazards | |
| Safety data sheet | AlfaAesar (D-(+)-Arabitol) |
| Related compounds | |
| Related compounds
|
Ribitol Xylitol |
| Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
| Infobox references | |
Arabitol or arabinitol is a 5 carbon sugar alcohol, similar to ribitol and xylitol.
Contents
Properties
Chemical
Arabitol can be nitrated to arabitol pentanitrate.
Physical
Arabitol is a crystalline compound, soluble in water.
Availability
Arabitol is sold by chemical suppliers.
Preparation
Arabitol can be formed by the reduction of either arabinose or lyxose.
Projects
- Sugar substitute
- Arabitol pentanitrate
Handling
Safety
Arabitol 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.
