Iditol

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Iditol
Names
IUPAC name
(2R,3S,4S,5R)-Hexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexol
Other names
Dulcite
L-Iditol
Properties
C6H14O6
Molar mass 182.172 g/mol
Appearance White crystalline solid
Odor Odorless
Melting point 78–80 °C (172–176 °F; 351–353 K)
Boiling point Decomposes
Soluble
Vapor pressure ~0 mmHg
Hazards
Safety data sheet Sigma-Aldrich
Related compounds
Related compounds
Galactitol
Mannitol
Sorbitol
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Iditol is a sugar alcohol, an organic chemical compound with the formula C6H14O6. It is commonly available as L-iditol.

Properties

Chemical

Iditol can be nitrated to iditol nitrates.

Physical

Iditol is a colorless crystalline solid, soluble in water. with a sweetish taste.

Availability

Iditol can be purchased from chemical suppliers.

Preparation

Iditol can be produced via reduction of iditose.

Can also be extracted from various fruits, though you will need lots of fruits.

Projects

  • Sugar substitute
  • Make iditol hexanitrate

Handling

Safety

Iditol has low toxicity, though it's not commonly used as sweetener as it's rarely encountered.

Iditol is accumulates in galactokinase deficiency.

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