FORMULA: C5H12O5
M. W.: 152.15
CAS NO.: 87-99-0
GRADE: FCC
DESCRIPTION: WHITE, ODORLESS CRYSTAL
POWDER, FRESH AND SWEET TASTE.
SPECIFICATIONS:
|
ASSAY |
98.5-101% |
|
LOSS ON DRYING |
0.50%MAX. |
|
RESIDUE ON IGNITION |
0.50%MAX. |
|
REDUCING SUGAR |
0.20%MAX. |
|
MELTING RANGE |
92-96℃ |
|
OTHER POLYOLS |
2.0%MAX. |
|
HEAVY METAL |
0.0010%MAX. |
|
ARSENIC |
0.0003%MAX. |
|
LEAD |
0.0001%MAX. |
USES: IT IS WIDELY USED IN FOOD, MEDLINE, LIGHT INDUSTRY, NATIONAL DEFENSE
AND PLASTIC INDUSTRY.