Description

Adonitol is a naturally occurring pentitol sugar alcohol, also known as ribitol, with the CAS registry number 84709-28-4. This versatile compound serves as a crucial biochemical building block and chiral intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. It is essential for research and development laboratories, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and fine chemical producers requiring high-purity sugar derivatives for applications ranging from microbiology to material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of nucleoside analogs, antiviral drugs, and other active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Microbiological Research: Serves as a carbon source in defined culture media for studying microbial metabolism and growth.
• Biochemical Standard & Reagent: Employed as a standard in chromatography (HPLC, GC) and enzymatic assays for analytical method development and validation.
• Chiral Pool Synthesis: Provides a source of chirality for the asymmetric synthesis of complex organic molecules and natural products.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care Formulations: Functions as a humectant and moisturizing agent in high-end skincare products.
• Food Science Research: Studied as a low-calorie sugar alcohol alternative and for its role in food chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Adonitol
CAS No.	84709-28-4
Molecular Formula	C5H12O5
Molecular Weight	152.15 g/mol
Synonyms	Ribitol; Adonite; 1,2,3,4,5-Pentanepentol; Pentitol; NSC 25116; D-Adonitol; (2R,3s,4S)-Pentane-1,2,3,4,5-pentol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Adonitol is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as assay, optical rotation, and impurity profiles. We can supply material that meets various customer-specific standards, including research-grade and higher purity specifications for pharmaceutical development.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent moisture absorption and caking.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Optical Rotation	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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