L-Iditol

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L-Iditol Structure
L-Iditol structure
Common Name L-Iditol
CAS Number 488-45-9 Molecular Weight 182.172
Density 1.6±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 494.9±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C6H14O6 Melting Point 77ºC
MSDS USA Flash Point 292.5±23.3 °C

 Use of L-Iditol


L-Iditol is a biochemical reagent that can be used as a biological material or organic compound for life science related research.

Summary: L-iditol (L-艾杜糖醇), CAS number 488-45-9, with molecular formula C6H14O6 and molecular weight 182.172. This is a white crystalline powder, melting point 77°C, density 1.6±0.1 g/cm3. For research use only, not for medical or clinical use.


 Names

This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.

Name L-iditol
Synonym More Synonyms

 L-Iditol Biological Activity

This table contains bioactivity, target information and biological‑assay experimental data of this compound.

Description L-Iditol is a biochemical reagent that can be used as a biological material or organic compound for life science related research.
Related Catalog
Target

Human Endogenous Metabolite

 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density 1.6±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 494.9±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point 77ºC
Molecular Formula C6H14O6
Molecular Weight 182.172
Flash Point 292.5±23.3 °C
Exact Mass 182.079041
PSA 121.38000
LogP -4.67
Appearance of Characters Crystalline Powder | White
Vapour Pressure 0.0±2.8 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.597
Storage condition -20°C Freezer

 MSDS

This table provides MSDS information including hazard classification, first‑aid, fire‑fighting, spill handling, operation and storage instructions.

 Safety Information

This table covers safety warnings, protective measures, incompatible substances and disposal guidelines for this compound.

Personal Protective Equipment Eyeshields;Gloves;type N95 (US);type P1 (EN143) respirator filter
Safety Phrases S24/25
RIDADR NONH for all modes of transport

 Precursor & DownStream

This table lists upstream starting materials and downstream derivative products related to this chemical.

Precursor  0

DownStream  2

 Articles9

More Articles

This table lists relevant public references with title, journal and publication metadata for this compound.

Possibility as monosaccharide laxative of rare sugar alcohols.

Yakugaku Zasshi 129 , 575-580, (2009)

Allitol, D-talitol and L-iditol are sugar alcohols that are rare in nature. Due to their previous rarity, little is known about the laxative effects of these rare sugar alcohols. Therefore, reliable d...

Synthesis of D-mannitol and L-iditol derivatives as monomers for the preparation of new regioregular AABB-type polyamides.

Carbohydr. Res. 337(7) , 607-11, (2002)

1,6-Diamino-1,6-dideoxy-2,3,4,5-tetra-O-methyl-D-mannitol (and its L-iditol analogue) suitable for their utilization as monomers in the preparation of linear polyamides are described. Regio- and stere...

Responses of the ant Lasius niger to various compounds perceived as sweet in humans: a structure-activity relationship study.

Chem. Senses 26(3) , 231-7, (2001)

A behavioural study on the ant Lasius niger was performed by observing its feeding responses to 85 compounds presented in a two-choice situation (tested compound versus water control or sucrose soluti...

 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

L-Iditol
Hexahydroxyhexane
(2S,3R,4R,5S)-hexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexol
MFCD00064289
Iditol
L-Idit

 L-Iditol | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What is the melting point of L-iditol?
A: Melting point of L-iditol is 77ºC.
Q: What is the boiling point of L-iditol?
A: Boiling point of L-iditol is 494.9±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg.
Q: What are the storage conditions for L-iditol?
A: Storage conditions for L-iditol: -20°C Freezer.
Q: What is the molecular weight of L-iditol?
A: Molecular weight of L-iditol is 182.172.
Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of L-iditol?
A: Polar surface area (PSA) of L-iditol is 121.38000.
Q: What is the physical appearance of L-iditol?
A: L-iditol appears as Crystalline Powder | White.
Q: What is the LogP of L-iditol?
A: LogP of L-iditol is -4.67.
Q: What is the English name of L-iditol?
A: The English name of L-iditol is L-iditol.
Q: What are the downstream products of L-iditol?
A: Related downstream products(CAS) of L-iditol: 87-79-6;13443-46-4.
Q: What English synonyms does L-iditol have?
A: English synonyms of L-iditol: L-Iditol, Hexahydroxyhexane, (2S,3R,4R,5S)-hexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexol, MFCD00064289, Iditol, L-Idit.

 L-Iditolfactory

This table lists manufacturers and suppliers of this compound, including vendor names and product supply reference information.

Shanghai Nianxing Industrial Co., Ltd
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