Compound Q&A
What is D-Galactitol (CAS: 608-66-2)?
Answer
D-Galactitol, also known as galactitol, is a sugar alcohol (polyol) with the chemical formula C6H14O6. It is a white crystalline solid, highly soluble in water, and has a sweet taste similar to sucrose. As a reduced sugar derivative, it is commonly used as a low-calorie sweetener and exhibits hygroscopic properties. CAS 608-66-2 is the standardized identifier for this compound.
About
CAS No
608-66-2
English Name
D-Galactitol
Molecular Formula
C6H14O6
Molecular Weight
182.172 g/mol
SMILES
OC[C@@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)CO
InChIKey
FBPFZTCFMRRESA-GUCUJZIJSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-28 11:52
