Description

Xylitol is a naturally occurring five-carbon sugar alcohol (CAS NO 16277-71-7) prized for its sweetness and unique functional properties. It serves as a key sugar-free alternative with significant health and formulation benefits, including a low glycemic index and non-cariogenic nature. This versatile polyol is essential for manufacturers in the food, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and personal care industries seeking to develop healthier, high-quality products.

Application

• Food & Beverage: A bulk sweetener in sugar-free confectionery (chewing gum, candies, chocolate), baked goods, and beverages, providing sweetness, coolness, and moisture retention.
• Pharmaceuticals: Used as an excipient in syrups, chewable tablets, and lozenges for its sweet taste and cooling effect, and as a base in sugar-free pediatric formulations.
• Oral Care: A core ingredient in toothpaste, mouthwash, and dental hygiene products for its proven ability to reduce plaque formation and support enamel remineralization.
• Nutraceuticals & Dietary Supplements: Incorporated into vitamin gummies, protein bars, and diabetic-friendly supplements as a low-calorie, tooth-friendly sweetening agent.
• Personal Care: Functions as a humectant and skin-conditioning agent in creams, lotions, and other cosmetic formulations.
• Industrial Applications: Used in chemical synthesis as a precursor for various derivatives and as a component in specialty polymers and resins.

Basic Information

Product Name	Xylitol
CAS No.	16277-71-7
Molecular Formula	C5H12O5
Molecular Weight	152.15 g/mol
Synonyms	Xylite; 1,2,3,4,5-Pentanepentol; Xyliton; Xylit; Meso-Xylitol; (2R,3r,4S)-Pentane-1,2,3,4,5-pentol; E967
EINECS	240-395-1

Quality Control

Our Xylitol is produced and tested under strict quality management systems to meet the highest industry standards. We offer grades compliant with FCC (Food Chemicals Codex), USP (United States Pharmacopeia), and Pharmaceutical specifications, ensuring safety and efficacy for sensitive applications. Each batch is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles, available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent caking and absorption of moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.5% - 101.0%
Specific Rotation	+18.5° to +19.5°
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Reducing Sugars	≤ 0.2%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 5 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Microbiological Analysis	Meets Ph. Eur./USP requirements

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.