Allitol Cas 488-44-8
Product Description
Product Name: Allitol
Synonyms: Allodulcitol
CAS No. 488-44-8
M.F.: C6H14O6
M.W.: 182.17
EINECS: 200-258-5
Specifications
| Item | Specification |
| Appearance | White to Almost White Powder |
| Assay | ≥98.0% |
Density
| 1.596±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted) |
| Melting Point | 152 °C |
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Allitol is a rare, naturally occurring sugar alcohol (also known as a polyol). It is the sugar alcohol form of D-allose, a rare sugar itself. While it can be found in trace amounts in nature, such as in the leaves of the plant Itea virginica (Virginia sweetspire), it is primarily produced through industrial processes for commercial use.
Production and Chemical Structure
Commercially, Allitol is not extracted from plants but is synthesized. The most common production method involves the chemical or enzymatic reduction of D-allose or the chemical modification of other sugars like D-psicose. Its chemical structure (C₆H₁₄O₆) is similar to sorbitol and mannitol, but the specific spatial arrangement of its atoms gives it unique properties.
Key Properties and Benefits
Allitol possesses several valuable characteristics that make it a compound of interest in food, pharmaceutical, and research applications:
Sweetness and Low Caloric Value: Like other sugar alcohols, Allitol provides sweetness (comparable to sucrose) but with fewer calories. It is poorly absorbed by the human body, meaning it contributes minimally to blood glucose levels.
Low Glycemic Index: This makes it an excellent sugar substitute for people with diabetes or those following low-carbohydrate diets.
Non-Cariogenic: It is not metabolized by oral bacteria, so it does not contribute to tooth decay, making it a safe ingredient for sugar-free candies, gum, and oral care products.
Prebiotic Potential: Emerging research suggests Allitol may act as a prebiotic, selectively promoting the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut, such as Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium species, which are crucial for digestive health.
Potential Anti-Cancer and Health Effects: Some scientific studies have investigated Allitol for more profound biological activities. Notably, research has indicated it may inhibit the growth of certain cancer cells and exhibit anti-tumor properties, though this research is primarily in preclinical stages.
Applications
Food Industry: Used as a low-calorie bulk sweetener, texturizer, and humectant (moisture-retaining agent) in products like sugar-free confectionery, baked goods, and dairy products.
Pharmaceuticals: Its low absorbability and prebiotic potential make it a candidate for diabetic-friendly medications, laxatives, and gut health supplements.
Research: Serves as an important tool in biochemical research for studying enzyme specificity and metabolic pathways.
In summary, Allitol is more than just a sweetener; it is a functional compound with significant potential in promoting health and wellness, pending further research to fully unlock its applications.
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3).API, the MOQ is 1KG
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Wuhan Fortuna Chemical Co.,Ltd established in 2006, is a big integrative chemical enterprise being engaged in Pharmaceutical & its intermediates, Food/Feed additives, Fine chemicals in distributing the products of our own company and affiliated enterprises, are the members of Hubei E-commerce Chamber.
Our company has professional persons who major in chemical R&D and sicentific management, supply fine chemical products with high quality and close service, also supply custom-tailored products according to our clients’ requirement.
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Since Wuhan Fortuna Chemical Co., Ltd founded, we continuously innovate our products and improve our service, sales network. Hence, we initiate the first sale mode on net in China, which is the retail trade of small package bring along wholesale of diversified management modes. Our products are exported widely to South Korea, Vietnam, Australia, Europe and South America, highly recommended by our clients.
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