Xylitol
Also known as: 1,2,3,4,5-Pentahydroxypentane, D-Xylitol, Xylite, XYLIT, Xylo-Pentane-1,2,3,4,5-pentol, (2R,3r,4S)-pentane-1,2,3,4,5-pentol, Meso-X, Pentitol, Q1YQYQYQ1Q
Xylitol (CAS 87-99-0) is a compound in the Alcohols category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C5H12O5 and a molecular weight of 152.146 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 94-97 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 494.5±40.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.5±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 261.9±21.9 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 87-99-0
- Jingsj CID
- J-38497-4
- Molecular Formula
- C5H12O5
- Molecular Weight
- 152.146 g/mol
- Category
- Alcohols
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 94-97 °C(lit.) |
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| Boiling Point | 494.5±40.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.5±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 261.9±21.9 °C |
| Exact Mass | 152.068466 |
| PSA | 101.15000 |
| LogP | -3.77 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±2.9 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.571 |
| Additional Property | SOLUBLE |
Activity & Biological Data
| Additional Information | [1]. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xylitol |
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Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2905491000 |
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| Summary | 2905491000 (2r,3r,4s)-pentane-1,2,3,4,5-pentaol。supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward)。VAT:17.0%。tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tarrif:5.5%。general tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Xylitol?
The CAS number of Xylitol is 87-99-0.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Xylitol?
Xylitol has molecular formula C5H12O5 and molecular weight 152.146 g/mol.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Xylitol?
For Xylitol, Upstream Products: D-(+)-Xylose, L-Arabinopyranose, L-Xylose; Downstream Products: L-Xylulose, D-Xylulose, Furan.
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Last updated:
How to cite: Jingsj. "Xylitol (CAS 87-99-0)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-38497-4 (accessed 2026-11-09).
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