D-(+)-Arabitol PurCert Secondary Working Standard [Includes all characterization data]

CRM


Synonym:  D-lyxo-Pentitol
Linear Formula:  C5H12O5
Molecular Weight:  152.15 g/mol
CAS Number: 488-82-4

Properties

Water Solubility Soluble
Assay Purity >=98 %
Refractive index n20/D 1.3960
B pt. 194.6°C
M pt. 101-104 °C
Density 1.149 g/cm3
Form Solid

Safety Information

GHS Pictogram
HS Code 29054900
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids

Description

Application
D-()-Arabitol is used as a biochemical research substrate for studying and characterizing arabitol-metabolizing enzymes and microbial dehydrogenases.

Purpose
Its primary purpose is to serve as a metabolic intermediate and research reagent including use in biotransformation processes for the production of compounds such as xylitol.

General Description
D-()-Arabitol is a naturally occurring five-carbon sugar alcohol (polyol) with the chemical formula CHO obtained by reduction of D-arabinose and characterized by its mild sweetness and high water solubility