Adonitol, 99%
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Adonitol, 99%

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Catalog number L03253.06
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Adonitol, 99%
Catalog numberL03253.06
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS488-81-3
IUPAC Namepentane-1,2,3,4,5-pentol
Molecular FormulaC5H12O5
InChI KeyHEBKCHPVOIAQTA-UHFFFAOYNA-N
SMILESOCC(O)C(O)C(O)CO
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
Appearance (Color)White to pale cream
FormCrystals or powder or crystalline powder
Assay (Silylated GC)≥98.5%
Identification (FTIR)Conforms
Melting Point (clear melt)99-106°C
Adonitol is metabolized to teicholic acids used in the cell walls of gram positive bacteria. Adonitol is often compared to other cell permeating molecules such as formamide, propanediol, and DMSO as a cryopreservation agent.

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
Adonitol is metabolized to teicholic acids used in the cell walls of gram positive bacteria. Adonitol is often compared to other cell permeating molecules such as formamide, propanediol, and DMSO as a cryopreservation agent.

Solubility
Soluble in water (100 mg/ml).

Notes
Hygroscopic. Store under dry inert gas. Incompatible with water and oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. Graciela F. DE Valdéz; Graciela S. DE Giori; Aída A. P. DE Ruiz Holgado and Guillermo Oliver. Protective Effect of Adonitol on Lactic Acid Bacteria Subjected to Freeze-Drying.Appl. Environ. Microbiol.1983, 45 302-304.
  2. A. G. Fadnis; S. K. Kulshrestha. Kinetics of oxidation of adonitol by manganese(III) pyrophosphate.Reaction Kinetics and Catalysis Letters.1982, 19 267-269.