Arabitol

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Arabitol
Names
IUPAC name
(2R,4R)-Pentane-1,2,3,4,5-pentol
Other names
Arabinitol
Lyxitol
Properties
C5H12O5
Molar mass 152.15 g/mol
Appearance Colorless crystalline solid
Odor Odorless
Melting point 103 °C (217 °F; 376 K)
Boiling point 216 °C (421 °F; 489 K) (decomposes)
Soluble
Solubility Soluble in alcohol, pyridine
Vapor pressure ~0 mmHg
Hazards
Safety data sheet AlfaAesar (D-(+)-Arabitol)
Related compounds
Related compounds
Ribitol
Xylitol
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Arabitol or arabinitol is a 5 carbon sugar alcohol, similar to ribitol and xylitol.

Properties

Chemical

Arabitol can be nitrated to arabitol pentanitrate.

Physical

Arabitol is a crystalline compound, soluble in water.

Availability

Arabitol is sold by chemical suppliers.

Preparation

Arabitol can be formed by the reduction of either arabinose or lyxose.

Projects

  • Sugar substitute
  • Arabitol pentanitrate

Handling

Safety

Arabitol has low toxicity, though it's not commonly used as sweetener as it's more expensive than other sugar alcohols.

Storage

No special storage is required, a plastic bottle will suffice.

Disposal

No special disposal is required. Discard it as you wish.

References

Relevant Sciencemadness threads