Title: Adonitol
CAS Registry Number: 488-81-3
CAS Name: Ribitol
Additional Names: adonite
Molecular Formula: C5H12O5
Molecular Weight: 152.15
Percent Composition: C 39.47%, H 7.95%, O 52.58%
Literature References: A pentitol from Adonis vernalis L., Ranunculaceae; also from A. amurensis L., Ranunculaceae: Santavy, Reichstein, Pharm. Acta Helv. 23, 153 (1948).
Properties: Large, optically inactive crystals. mp 102°. Does not reduce Fehling's soln. Freely soluble in water, hot alcohol; insol in ether.
Melting point: mp 102°