Xylitol

Name: Xylitol
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-004260

About Xylitol

Xylitol (CAS 87-99-0) is an active pharmaceutical ingredient offered by Vaqora Chemicals in IP/BP/USP grade. Formula C5H12O5, molecular weight 152.15 g/mol. The IUPAC name is (2R,4S)-pentane-1,2,3,4,5-pentol. Alternative names: (2S,4R)-pentane-1,2,3,4,5-pentol and GlyTouCan:G06874YZ.

The product is provided as a powder. Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. Handle it with standard laboratory precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment.

This API belongs to our vitamins, excipients and other APIs portfolio and is supplied to IP/BP/USP specifications for formulators, contract manufacturers and generic drug developers. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Xylitol in 1 kg, 5 kg and 25 kg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and technical specifications are available on request.

Typical applications

Pharmaceutical formulation
Generic drug development
Nutraceutical & excipient use
Food & flavour applications

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Xylitol
Catalogue No.	VQ-004260
CAS Number	87-99-0
IUPAC name	(2R,4S)-pentane-1,2,3,4,5-pentol
Molecular formula	C₅H₁₂O₅
Molecular weight	152.15 g/mol
Exact mass	152.0685
Grade	IP/BP/USP
InChIKey	HEBKCHPVOIAQTA-NGQZWQHPSA-N
SMILES	C([C@H](C([C@H](CO)O)O)O)O
PubChem CID	6912

Physical properties
Physical form	Powder
LogP (XLogP3)	-2.5
H-bond donors / acceptors	5 / 5
TPSA	101 Å²
Synonyms	(2S,4R)-pentane-1,2,3,4,5-pentol, GlyTouCan:G06874YZ, ribitol, adonitol, Xylite, D-Xylitol, Adonite, Xylite (sugar), D-ribitol, Newtol, 1,2,3,4,5-pentanepentol, meso-ribitol

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 87-99-0

Biochemistry

Xylitol, 99%+

CAS: 87-99-0
Formula: C₅H₁₂O₅
MW: 152.15 g/mol

VQ-003900

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Xylitol?

The CAS Registry Number of Xylitol is 87-99-0. It is also known as (2S,4R)-pentane-1,2,3,4,5-pentol, GlyTouCan:G06874YZ, ribitol.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Xylitol?

Xylitol has the molecular formula C5H12O5 and a molecular weight of 152.15 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (2R,4S)-pentane-1,2,3,4,5-pentol.

Which grade and pack sizes of Xylitol can I order?

We supply Xylitol in IP/BP/USP grade, in 1 kg, 5 kg, 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Xylitol?

Yes. Every lot of Xylitol is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Xylitol be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export Xylitol worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.