Thermo Scientific Chemicals Dulcitol, 97%

Description

Dulcitol is important in studies related to cataract formation, hepatosplenμly and mental retardation. It is used as a substrate to identify, differentiate and characterize galactitol dehydrogenase(s). It is also used as a reference compound in analytical procedures developed to analyze sugar alcohols in plants and food.

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Applications
Dulcitol is important in studies related to cataract formation, hepatosplenµly and mental retardation. It is used as a substrate to identify, differentiate and characterize galactitol dehydrogenase(s). It is also used as a reference compound in analytical procedures developed to analyze sugar alcohols in plants and food.

Solubility
Soluble in water (30g/L at 14°C).

Notes
Keep container tightly sealed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers. Incompatible with oxidizing agents. Store under dry inert gas. It is hygroscopic in nature.