Iditol

Iditol

Names
IUPAC name (2R,3S,4S,5R)-Hexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexol
Other names Dulcite L-Iditol
Properties
Chemical formula	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
Solubility in water	Soluble
Vapor pressure	~0 mmHg
Hazards
Safety data sheet	Sigma-Aldrich
Related compounds
Related compounds	Galactitol Mannitol Sorbitol
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Iditol is a sugar alcohol, an organic chemical compound with the formula C₆H₁₄O₆. It is commonly available as L-iditol.

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.