xylitol is a Rubber Raw Materials product. Key specs — Origin: China (Mainland).
Product Description
　Molecular formula C5H12O5, melting point 92-96℃, appearance white crystal granule or powder, with sweet taste equivalent to sucrose, sugariness 105%-120%. The product can be easily dissolved in water (160g/100ml), slightly soluble in ethanol and methanol, boiling point 216℃, caloric power 16.72kj/g (equal to sucrose).
It can absorb heat when dissolved in water, with moisture absorbing function, and transient diarrhea can be induced when excessively taken. The product can also treat constipation.
GB13509-2005 quality standard should be implemented for xylitol in food industry, and standard specified in China Pharmacopeia should be executed when xylitol is applied as medicine. 　　There are also international standards, such as FAO/WHO standard and FCC standard.
It is the sweetener (applicable in various foods) of sugars and alcohols mostly and extensively applied in food and drugs currently. With less pollution induced in production environment, moderate technical conditions and low energy consumption, biologic xylitol is the non grain product promoted internationally, with pure quality, and it can be used safely.
