Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Dulcitol, 97%

Catalog number: A18402.22
100 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Dulcitol, 97%

Catalog number: A18402.22
100 g, Each
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
608-66-2
IUPAC Name
hexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexol
Molecular Formula
C6H14O6
InChI Key
FBPFZTCFMRRESA-UHFFFAOYNA-N
SMILES
OCC(O)C(O)C(O)C(O)CO
Appearance (Color)
White
Form
Crystals or powder or crystalline powder
Assay (Silylated GC)
≥96.0%
Melting Point (clear melt)
185.0-194.0?C

Description

Dulcitol is important in studies related to cataract formation, hepatosplenμly and mental retardation. It is used as a substrate to identify, differentiate and characterize galactitol dehydrogenase(s). It is also used as a reference compound in analytical procedures developed to analyze sugar alcohols in plants and food.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Dulcitol is important in studies related to cataract formation, hepatosplenµly and mental retardation. It is used as a substrate to identify, differentiate and characterize galactitol dehydrogenase(s). It is also used as a reference compound in analytical procedures developed to analyze sugar alcohols in plants and food.

Solubility
Soluble in water (30g/L at 14°C).

Notes
Keep container tightly sealed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers. Incompatible with oxidizing agents. Store under dry inert gas. It is hygroscopic in nature.
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