Product name: Xylitol
Synonyms: Wood sugar
CAS: 87-99-0
MF: C5H12O5
MW: 152.15
Xylitol is a polyol sweetener with sweetness similar to sucrose but fewer calories and a pronounced cooling effect.
It is widely used in sugar-free chewing gum, candies, lozenges, toothpaste, and mouthwash because it is non-cariogenic and can help reduce the risk of dental caries.
In pharmaceutical and nutraceutical formulations, it is used in chewable tablets and syrups to enhance taste and patient compliance.
Xylitol has good stability but may have a laxative effect at very high intakes.
Xylitol – Tooth-Friendly Bulk Sweetener for Food & Oral Care
