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Ribitol



Ribitol
IUPAC name (2R,3s,4S)-Pentane-1,2,3,4,5-pentol
Pentane-1,2,3,4,5-pentol
Other names Adonit, Adonite, Adonitol, Adonitrol, Pentitol, 1,2,3,4,5-Pentanepentol, 1,2,3,4,5-Pentanol
Identifiers
CAS number 488-81-3
PubChem 827
SMILES O[C@@H](CO)[C@H](O)[C@H](O)CO
OCC(O)C(O)C(O)CO
InChI InChI=1/C5H12O5/c6-1-3(8)5(10)4(9)2-7/h3-10H,1-2H2/t3-,4+,5-
Properties
Molecular formula C5H12O5
Molar mass 152.15 g/mol
Melting point

102 °C

Hazards
R-phrases —
S-phrases S22 S24/25
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox disclaimer and references


Ribitol or adonitol is a crystalline pentose alcohol (C5H12O5) formed by the reduction of ribose. It occurs naturally in the plant Adonis vernalis.

 
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