Description
Biochem/physiol Actions Used to produce xylitol via biotransformation.1
Other Notes Selective 1,3-O-benzylidenation2,3; Selective 2,3:4,5-O-diisopropylidenation4

 Properties
assay ≥99.0% （sum of enantiomers, HPLC）
optical activity [α]20/D +11±1°, c = 5% in 8% borax solution
sweetness 0.7 × sucrose
mp 101-104 °C
solubility H2O: 0.1 g/mL, clear, colorless

 Safety
Personal Protective Equipment Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 （US）, type P1 （EN143） respirator filter
WGK Germany 3

References
Cited Reference 1. Suzuki, S. et al., Novel enzymatic method for the production of xylitol from D-arabitol by Gluconobacter oxydans. Biosci. Biotechnol. Biochem. 66, 2614-2620, （2002）
  2. W.T. Haskins et al. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 65, 1663, （1943）
  3. P.M. Collins, F. Farnia J. Chem. Soc. Perkin Trans. I, 575, （1985）
  4. A. Holy Collect. Czech. Chem. Commun. 47, 2786, （1982）
Beilstein Beil. 1,IV,2832

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