Arabitol
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| Formula | C5H12O5 |
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| Molar mass | 152. 14 g/mol |
| ChemSpider ID | 84971 |
| NFPA 704 (fire diamond) | 0 0 0 |
| Classification | Sugar alcohol |
| Appearance | Prismatic crystals |
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| ID | 2942857 |
About Arabitol
Arabitol, or arabinitol, is a sugar alcohol. It can be formed by the reduction of either arabinose or lyxose. Some organic acid tests check for the presence of D-arabitol, which may indicate overgrowth of intestinal microbes such as Candida albicans or other yeast/fungus species.