Description

L-Talitol is a specialized sugar alcohol and stereoisomer of D-talitol, valued for its unique chiral properties and role as a key building block in fine chemical synthesis. Its significance lies in its utility as a chiral intermediate and precursor for pharmaceutical research, agrochemical development, and advanced material science. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and production specialists in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and specialty chemical industries seeking high-purity chiral starting materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical chiral building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a standard or reagent in enzymatic studies, metabolic pathway analysis, and carbohydrate chemistry research.
• Nutraceutical & Cosmetic Formulations: Employed in the development of specialty sweeteners, humectants, and moisturizing agents in personal care products.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a precursor for creating chiral compounds used in advanced pesticide and herbicide formulations.
• Material Science: Investigated for use in the production of chiral polymers, resins, and specialty coatings.
• Food Science: Studied for potential applications as a low-calorie sweetener or texturizing agent in specialized food products.

Basic Information

Product Name	L-Talitol
CAS No.	60660-58-4
Molecular Formula	C6H14O6
Molecular Weight	182.17 g/mol
Synonyms	L-(+)-Talitol; (2R,3S,4R,5S)-Hexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexol; L-Talitol; Talitol, L-; (2R,3S,4R,5S)-1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexanehexol; L-Talose reduction product; L-(-)-Talitol (obsolete, often a misnomer); 60660-58-4
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our L-Talitol is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity verification by HPLC, to meet the exacting standards required for synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, chiral purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic nature, store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). For long-term storage, consider desiccants or a dry inert atmosphere to maintain product integrity and prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0% (L-isomer)
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Specific Optical Rotation	Contact for details

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