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Anhydroxylitol

Also known as 1,4-Anhydro-D-xylitol, (2R,3R,4S)-2-(Hydroxymethyl)tetrahydrofuran-3,4-diol, 1,4-Anhydroxylitol

CAS 53448-53-6Formula C5H10O4Molar mass 134.13 g/molEC 258-560-9
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Anhydroxylitol chemical structure, C5H10O4, CAS 53448-53-6
2D chemical structure

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CAS number
53448-53-6
Formula
C5H10O4
Molar mass
134.13 g/mol
EC number
258-560-9
HS code
294000
Category
Carbohydrates and sugars

What is Anhydroxylitol?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Anhydroxylitol is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C5H10O4 and a molar mass of 134.13 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 53448-53-6. The IUPAC name is (2R,3R,4S)-2-(hydroxymethyl)oxolane-3,4-diol.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
(2R,3R,4S)-2-(hydroxymethyl)oxolane-3,4-diol
CAS number
53448-53-6Other or deprecated CAS: 491-19-0
EC number
258-560-9
Molecular formula
C5H10O4
UNII
5KQL0CX6R6, 8XWR7NN42F
MDL number
MFCD27923011
INCI name
ANHYDROXYLITOL
InChIKey
KZVAAIRBJJYZOW-VPENINKCSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C5H10O4/c6-1-4-5(8)3(7)2-9-4/h3-8H,1-2H2/t3-,4+,5+/m0/s1
SMILES
C1[C@@H]([C@H]([C@H](O1)CO)O)O

Synonyms

  • 1,4-Anhydro-D-xylitol
  • (2R,3R,4S)-2-(Hydroxymethyl)tetrahydrofuran-3,4-diol
  • 1,4-Anhydroxylitol
  • D-Xylitol, 1,4-anhydro-
  • Xylitol, 1,4-anhydro-
  • Xylitan
  • (2R,3R,4S)-2-(hydroxymethyl)oxolane-3,4-diol
  • rel-(2R,3R,4S)-2-(Hydroxymethyl)tetrahydrofuran-3,4-diol
  • (+/-)-1,4-Anhydroxylitol

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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No measured properties are recorded for this substance yet. Ask suppliers for a technical data sheet.

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Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
134.13 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
134.0579 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
-1.9calc.
Topological polar surface area
69.92 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
3calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
4calc.
Rotatable bonds
1calc.
Heavy atoms
9calc.
Rings
1calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
1calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
3calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Murcko scaffold

The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed

Murcko scaffold of this chemical, C1CCOC1

C1CCOC1

1 ring, 5 atoms, the Tetrahydrofuran ring system.

8,114 other chemicals share this scaffold

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

No GHS hazard classification is recorded for this substance yet. That does not mean it is harmless.

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.

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Uses and applications

What the substance is used for, by industry and function

Cosmetic ingredient, INCI name ANHYDROXYLITOL(humectant, skin conditioning)

Cosmetic functions

  • Humectant
  • Skin conditioning

Regulatory status

Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance

Health and food

  • EU cosmetic ingredient inventory

HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Anhydroxylitol is traded under.

HS 2940.00Indicative HS code

Sugar ethers, sugar acetals and sugar esters, and their salts, other than the products of heading 29.37…

World exports in 2024
$1.4B
−5.4% vs 2023, imports $1.42B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. Germany23.7%
  2. China20.6%
  3. United States11.5%
Top importers
  1. United States14.0%
  2. Japan7.4%
  3. Germany6.1%
Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

The HS code shown for Anhydroxylitol is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Anhydroxylitol?

Anhydroxylitol is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C5H10O4 and a molar mass of 134.13 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 53448-53-6. The IUPAC name is (2R,3R,4S)-2-(hydroxymethyl)oxolane-3,4-diol.

What is the CAS number of Anhydroxylitol?

The CAS registry number of Anhydroxylitol is 53448-53-6. Other or deprecated CAS numbers: 491-19-0.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Anhydroxylitol?

The molecular formula of Anhydroxylitol is C5H10O4 and its molar mass is 134.13 g/mol.

What is Anhydroxylitol used for?

Known uses and roles of Anhydroxylitol include humectants in cosmetics and personal care, skin conditioning agents in cosmetics and personal care, humectant and skin conditioning.

Is Anhydroxylitol hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Anhydroxylitol is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Anhydroxylitol?

Anhydroxylitol is usually classified under HS code 294000 (Sugars, chemically pure, other than sucrose, lactose, maltose, glucose and fructose…). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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