| Stereochemistry | ACHIRAL |
| Molecular Formula | C5H12O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 152.1458 |
| Optical Activity | UNSPECIFIED |
| Defined Stereocenters | 3 / 3 |
| E/Z Centers | 0 |
| Charge | 0 |
SHOW SMILES / InChI
SMILES
OC[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@H](O)CO
InChI
InChIKey=HEBKCHPVOIAQTA-SCDXWVJYSA-N
InChI=1S/C5H12O5/c6-1-3(8)5(10)4(9)2-7/h3-10H,1-2H2/t3-,4+,5+
| Molecular Formula | C5H12O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 152.1458 |
| Charge | 0 |
| Count |
MOL RATIO
1 MOL RATIO (average) |
| Stereochemistry | ABSOLUTE |
| Additional Stereochemistry | No |
| Defined Stereocenters | 3 / 3 |
| E/Z Centers | 0 |
| Optical Activity | UNSPECIFIED |
Xylitol is a naturally occurring alcohol found in most plant material, including many fruits and vegetables. Xylitol is widely used as a sugar substitute and in "sugar-free" chewing gums, mints, and other candies. As a medicine, xylitol is used to prevent middle ear infections (otitis media) in young children, and as a sugar substitute for people with diabetes. Xylitol is added to some chewing gums and other oral care products to prevent tooth decay and dry mouth.
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As a sugar substitute or a medicine to prevent middle ear infection, xylitol is administered orally. Xylitol could also administered as a chewing gum or intravenously as a nutrition for patients with glucose intolerance.
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