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Adonitol, 99%

Catalog number: L03253.14
25 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Adonitol, 99%

Catalog number: L03253.14
25 g, Each
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Catalog number: L03253.14
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
488-81-3
IUPAC Name
pentane-1,2,3,4,5-pentol
Molecular Formula
C5H12O5
InChI Key
HEBKCHPVOIAQTA-UHFFFAOYNA-N
SMILES
OCC(O)C(O)C(O)CO
Appearance (Color)
White to pale cream
Form
Crystals or powder or crystalline powder
Assay (Silylated GC)
≥98.5%
Identification (FTIR)
Conforms
Melting Point (clear melt)
99-106°C

Description

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.
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