Adonitol
SKU: 02100252-CF
Adonitol
Application Notes
Adonitol (Ribitol), a pentose alcohol, is metabolized to teicholic acids used in the cell walls of gram positive bacteria. Adonitol is often compared to other cell permeating molecules such as formamide, propanediol, and DMSO as a cryopreservation agent.
Usage Statement
Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.
Key Applications
Component of cell wall | Cryopreservating agent
| SKU | 02100252-CF |
| Alternate Names | Adonite; Ribitol |
| Application Notes | Adonitol (Ribitol), a pentose alcohol, is metabolized to teicholic acids used in the cell walls of gram positive bacteria. Adonitol is often compared to other cell permeating molecules such as formamide, propanediol, and DMSO as a cryopreservation agent. |
| Base Catalog Number | 100252 |
| Beilstein Registry Number | 1720524 |
| Boiling Point | 216 deg C |
| CAS # | 488-81-3 |
| EC Number | 207-685-7 |
| Format | White powder |
| Melting Point | 104 °C |
| Molecular Formula | C5H12O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 152.146 g/mol |
| Personal Protective Equipment | Eyeshields, Gloves,respirator filter |
| pH | 5 to 7 (10 % w/v aqueous solution) |
| Refractive Index | n20D 1.57 (Lit.) |
| RTECS Number | VJ0800000 |
| Solubility | Very soluble in <a class="pubchem-internal-link CID-962" href="https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/water">water</a>, sparingly soluble in <a class="pubchem-internal-link CID-702" href="https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/ethanol">ethanol</a> |
| Usage Statement | Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department. |
| Vapor Pressure | 2.47X10-3 mm Hg at 25 deg C (est) |