Dulcitol

Name:
Dulcitol
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	dulcite; dulcose
M Formula:	C6H8(OH)6
Properties:
White crystalline powder; slightly sweet taste. D 1.466, mp 188.5C. Soluble in hot water; slightly soluble in cold water; very slightly soluble in alcohol.
Derivation:
By hydrogenation of lactose; occurs naturally in Melampyrum nemorosum.
Grade:
Technical, reagent.
Use:
Bacteriology, medicine.