Molekula
Xylitol
Supplying 4,500+ customers in over 80 countries
ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 certified · Supplying laboratories and industry since 1999 · Listed pack sizes are a starting point — we manufacture, source and repack to the quantity you need
Xylitol is a natural, sugar-alcohol sweetener with half the calories of sucrose, commonly used in sugar-free gum, candies, and pharmaceuticals for its low glycemic impact and dental benefits. It’s also a humectant and cryoprotectant in food, cosmetics, and industrial applications. This white crystalline powder has a CAS number of 87-99-0, molecular formula HOCH2[CH(OH)]3CH2OH, and a molecular weight of 152.15 g/mol. It requires no special storage at ambient conditions and carries no signal word for hazard classification.
Molekula supplies Xylitol at ≥99.5% purity in 100 g and 1 kg packs, from £31.68 inc. VAT. It is in stock for same-day dispatch. Every batch ships with a certificate of analysis, and safety data sheets are available in 7 languages. Larger quantities, up to multi-tonne, are quoted on request.
Example image for illustration only. Other packaging and pack sizes are available.
Pricing & pack sizes
In stock — same-day dispatch
These pack sizes aren't a limit. Molekula manufactures, sources and repacks to order — if you need 500 kg and only see 1 kg listed, . We quote from grams to multi-tonne.
Need a different size? Add the nearest pack and change the size in your basket — we price it at the same rate per unit.
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100 g — £26.40 per pack ex VAT · £31.68 inc. VAT
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1 kg — £60.60 per pack ex VAT · £72.72 inc. VAT
Need a different quantity or pack?
Tell us how much you need and when — drums, IBCs, sacks or a one-off bulk lot. We'll manufacture or source it and come back with a price.
Prices exclude VAT/sales tax and shipping.
Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Melting Point | 92~96℃ |
| Water | ≤0.2% |
| Heavy metals | ≤10ppm |
| pH | 5.0~7.0 |
| Storage Temperature | +20 ℃ |
| Chloride (Cl-) | ≤100ppm |
| Assay | ≥99.5% |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤0.1% |
| Reducing Sugar | ≤0.2% |
| Others | Polyols: ≤1.0% |
| Bacterial endotoxins | ≤4.0EU/g max |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤1ppm |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤3ppm |
| Nickel (Ni) | ≤2ppm |
| Total Bacteria Count | ≤100CFU/g |
| Sulphates (SO4)(2-) | ≤200ppm |
| Mould & Yeast | ≤20CFU/g |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 28413340 |
| CAS Number | 87-99-0 |
| IUPAC Name | (2R,4S)-pentane-1,2,3,4,5-pentol |
| EC Number | 201-788-0 |
| Molecular Formula | HOCH2[CH(OH)]3CH2OH |
| Molecular Weight | 152.15 |
| Exact Mass | 152.0685 |
| SMILES | C([C@H](C([C@H](CO)O)O)O)O |
| InChIKey | HEBKCHPVOIAQTA-NGQZWQHPSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C5H12O5/c6-1-3(8)5(10)4(9)2-7/h3-10H,1-2H2/t3-,4+,5? |
| PubChem CID | 6912 |
| REACH Code | Y113 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 29054950 |
| Tariff Code | 2905490085 |
Safety & GHS
Precautionary statements
- P264 Wash thoroughly after handling
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P308+313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Quality certificates
Molekula Group is certified to ISO 9001:2015 (quality) and ISO 14001:2015 (environmental management), audited by a UKAS-accredited body. Both certificates are valid to 17 May 2028.
Synonyms
- (2S,4R)-pentane-1,2,3,4,5-pentol
- Adonit
- Adonite
- adonitol
- D-Xylitol
- Eutrit
- GlyTouCan:G06874YZ
- Klinit
- ribitol
- Xylite
Frequently asked questions
What is xylitol commonly used for?
Xylitol is primarily used as a sugar substitute in food and pharmaceuticals, dental care products (like sugar-free gum), and as a humectant in cosmetics and personal care items.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of xylitol?
The chemical formula is HOCH₂[CH(OH)]₃CH₂OH, and the molecular weight is 152.15 g/mol.
How should xylitol be stored?
Xylitol should be stored at ambient conditions in a cool, dry place, away from moisture and contaminants.
What grades of xylitol does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies xylitol as a white crystalline powder with an assay of ≥99.5%, water ≤0.2%, reducing sugar ≤0.2%, other polyols ≤1.0% and heavy metals ≤10 ppm, with further limits on lead, arsenic, nickel, chloride, sulphates, bacterial endotoxins and microbial counts. Please contact Molekula to confirm suitability for your specific application.
Can Molekula supply xylitol in bulk quantities?
Yes, Molekula can supply xylitol in bulk quantities, with flexible packaging options including drums, bags, or custom solutions.
What documentation comes with a xylitol order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA), Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), and a quality assurance certificate to ensure compliance and safety.
Where can I buy Xylitol?
Directly from Molekula, which lists Xylitol in 100 g and 1 kg packs from £31.68 inc. VAT, with a certificate of analysis for every batch. Larger quantities are quoted on request. Molekula's offices: United Kingdom, France, Spain, Germany, Italy, United States and China.
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