Xylitol Specification Appearance White or almost white, crystaltals Identification Infrared absorption  Solubility Easily dissolve in water, slightly soluble in ethanol Melt point 92 °C - 96 °C. Assay(anhydrous basis) 98.5-101.0% Other Polyols (on dry base) â¤1.0% Reducing sugar â¤0.2% Water â¤0.5% Residue on ignition â¤0.1% Heavy metals â¤10mg/kg Lead â¤0.5 mg/kg Nickel â¤1 mg/kg Conductivity â¤20μS/cm Related substances â¤2.0% Total count Max. 100CFU/g Coliform Negative Yeast & Mold Max. 100CFU/g