Description

Adonitol is a naturally occurring pentitol sugar alcohol, also known as ribitol, with the CAS registry number 488-81-3. This versatile compound serves as a crucial biochemical building block and a valuable chiral intermediate in organic synthesis. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical industries. Its role in metabolic pathway studies and as a precursor for nucleoside synthesis makes it a key material for advanced research and production.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of nucleoside analogs and other active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a standard or substrate in metabolic studies, enzyme assays, and microbiology.
• Microbiology & Cell Culture: Acts as a carbon source in defined microbial growth media and cell culture applications.
• Chiral Synthesis: Utilized as a starting material or building block for the production of stereochemically complex molecules.
• Diagnostic Reagents: Employed in the formulation of reagents for clinical diagnostics and testing kits.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care: Functions as a humectant and skin-conditioning agent in high-end cosmetic formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Adonitol
CAS No.	488-81-3
Molecular Formula	C5H12O5
Molecular Weight	152.15 g/mol
Synonyms	Ribitol; Adonite; 1,2,3,4,5-Pentanepentol; Pentitol; NSC 2025; D-Adonitol; (2R,3s,4S)-Pentane-1,2,3,4,5-pentol
EINECS	207-687-2

Quality Control

Our Adonitol is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%
Microbiological Control	Contact for details

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