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Arabitol



Arabitol[1]
IUPAC name (2R,4R)-pentane-1,2,3,4,5-pentol
Other names Arabinitol
Lyxitol
Identifiers
CAS number 488-82-4
PubChem 94154
SMILES C(C(C(C(CO)O)O)O)O
Properties
Molecular formula C5H12O5
Molar mass 152.14578
Appearance Prismatic crystals
Melting point

103 °C, 376 K, 217 °F

Solubility in water Miscible
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox disclaimer and references

Arabitol or arabinitol is a sugar alcohol. It can be formed by the reduction of either arabinose or lyxose.

References

  1. ^ Merck Index, 11the Edition, 789


 
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