Record Information
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Creation date2015-10-09 22:33:26 UTC
Update date2017-01-19 02:36:41 UTC
FoodComEx IDPC000926
FoodDB RecordFDB028331
Chemical Information
NameL-Iditol
DescriptionOccurs with D-glucitol in the berry of mountain ash (Sorbus aucuparia) and in other plants [CCD]. L-Iditol is found in many foods, some of which are blackcurrant, sweet bay, agar, and bayberry.
CAS Number488-45-9
Structure
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Synonyms
SynonymSource
(2S,3R,4R,5S)-Hexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexolChEBI
GalactitolHMDB
Hexahydric alcoholHMDB
ido-L-Hexitolmanual
Iso-sorbideHMDB
L-IditChEBI
L-Sorbieritolmanual
MeglumineHMDB
MitobronitolHMDB
Chemical FormulaC6H14O6
IUPAC name(2S,3R,4R,5S)-hexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexol
InChI IdentifierInChI=1S/C6H14O6/c7-1-3(9)5(11)6(12)4(10)2-8/h3-12H,1-2H2/t3-,4-,5+,6+/m0/s1
InChI KeyFBPFZTCFMRRESA-UNTFVMJOSA-N
Isomeric SMILESOC[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)CO
Average Molecular Weight182.1718
Monoisotopic Molecular Weight182.07903818
Chemical Taxonomy
Description Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as sugar alcohols. These are hydrogenated forms of carbohydrate in which the carbonyl group (aldehyde or ketone, reducing sugar) has been reduced to a primary or secondary hydroxyl group.
KingdomOrganic compounds
Super ClassOrganic oxygen compounds
ClassOrganooxygen compounds
Sub ClassCarbohydrates and carbohydrate conjugates
Direct ParentSugar alcohols
Alternative Parents
Substituents
  • Sugar alcohol
  • Monosaccharide
  • Secondary alcohol
  • Polyol
  • Hydrocarbon derivative
  • Primary alcohol
  • Alcohol
  • Aliphatic acyclic compound
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic acyclic compounds
External Descriptors
Physico-Chemical Properties - Experimental
PropertyValueReference
Experimental logPNot Available
Experimental Water SolubilityNot Available
Melting PointNot Available
Foods of Origin
FoodContent Range AverageReference
FoodReference
Production Data
Production Methodcommercial
Production Method ReferenceNot Available
Production Method Reference FileNot Available
Quantity AvailableProduction upon request, up to 2 mg
Delivery TimeNot Available
Storage Formsolid
Storage Conditions-80°C
StabilityNot Available
PurityNot Available
Spectra
Spectral Data Upon RequestNot Available
Provider Information
Contact NameContact InstitutionContact Email
Rosa Vazquez Fresnovazquezf@ualberta.ca
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