Xylitol pentacetate

Xylitol pentacetate is an organic compound with the formula C₁₅H₂₂O₁₀. It is an acetylated sugar alcohol that is used as an intermediary in the production of xylitol pentanitrate. It is also commonly made to isolate and identify xylitol from complex organic mixtures.

Synthesis

Xylitol pentacetate is made by the addition of acetic anhydride and sodium acetate to xylitol.