ADONITOL

CAS NO.：488-81-3
Empirical Formula: C5H12O5
Molecular Weight: 152.15
MDL number: MFCD00064291
EINECS: 207-685-7
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-11-19 15:53:33

What is ADONITOL?

Chemical properties

White powder

The Uses of ADONITOL

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.

The Uses of ADONITOL

A sugar alcohol formed by the reduction of ribose

What are the applications of Application

Ribitol is a sugar alcohol formed by the reduction of ribose

Definition

ChEBI: A ribitol compound having meso-configuration. It occurs naturally in the plant Adonis vernalis.

General Description

Adonitol (Ribitol), a pentose alcohol, 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.

Properties of ADONITOL

Melting point:	102-105 °C
Boiling point:	194.6°C (rough estimate)
Density	1.1497 (rough estimate)
refractive index	1.3920 (estimate)
storage temp.	Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature
solubility	DMF: 5mg/mL; DMSO: 25mg/mL; PBS (pH 7.2): 5mg/mL
pka	13.24±0.20(Predicted)
form	Fine Crystalline Powder
color	White
PH	5.5-7.0 (100g/l, H2O, 25℃)
Water Solubility	Soluble in water (100 mg/ml).
Sensitive	Hygroscopic
Merck	14,168
BRN	1720524
Stability:	Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
CAS DataBase Reference	488-81-3(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	Ribitol (488-81-3)

Safety information for ADONITOL

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Corrosion Corrosives GHS05 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H314:Skin corrosion/irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P260:Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P270:Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P330+P331:IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. P405:Store locked up.