A pentose sugar alcohol
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Xylitol

Item No. 44823

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Technical Information
CAS Number
87-99-0
Synonyms
  • NSC 25283
  • meso-Xylitol
Molecular Formula
C5H12O5
Formula Weight
152.1
Purity
≥98%
Formulation (Request formulation change)
A solid
Solubility(Learn about Variance in Solubility)
PBS pH 7.2: Slightly Soluble: 0.1-1 mg/ml
SMILES
OC[C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](CO)O)O)O
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C5H12O5/c6-1-3(8)5(10)4(9)2-7/h3-10H,1-2H2/t3-,4+,5+
InChi Key
HEBKCHPVOIAQTA-SCDXWVJYSA-N
Shipping & Storage Information
Storage
-20°C
Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere
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    Product Description

    Xylitol is a pentose sugar alcohol that has been found in various fruits and vegetables, including plums, strawberries, cauliflower, and pumpkin.1,2 It inhibits bacterial biofilm formation in the Lubbock chronic wound biofilm model using P. aeruginosa, S. aureus, and E. faecalis when used at 20% v/v.3 Topical application of xylitol (8.26% w/v) reduces transepidermal water loss in a mouse model of SDS-induced skin irritation.1 Dietary administration of xylitol (10% in drinking water) improves glucose tolerance and increases serum insulin levels in a rat model of diabetes induced by high-fructose feeding and streptozotocin (STZ; Item No. 13104). Formulations containing xylitol have been used as artificial sweeteners.

    WARNING This product is not for human or veterinary use.

    References & Product Citations
    Product Description References

    1. Salli, K., Lehtinen, M.J., Tiihonen, K., et al. Xylitol’s health benefits beyond dental health: A comprehensive review. Nutrients 11(8), 1813 (2019).

    2. Ur-Rehman, S., Mushtaq, Z., Zahoor, T., et al. Xylitol: A review on bioproduction, application, health benefits, and related safety issues. Crit. Rev. Food Sci. Nutr. 55(11), 1514-1528 (2015).

    3. Dowd, S.E., Sun, Y., Smith, E., et al. Effects of biofilm treatments on the multi-species Lubbock chronic wound biofilm model. J. Wound Care 18(12), 508, 510-512 (2009).