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Relationship between the molarities and grams per 100 mL values in aqueous solutions of some dietary sugar alcohols and sucrose.
| Sweetener (number of OH groups in the molecule) | Molecular weight (g/mole) | Molarity of a 5% solution | Molarity of a 10% solution | Molarity of a 35% solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erythritol (4) | 122.1 | 0.409 | 0.919 | 2.866 |
| Xylitol (5) | 152.1 | 0.328 | 0.657 | 2.301 |
| Sorbitol (6) | 182.2 | 0.274 | 0.549 | 1.921 |
| Mannitol (6) | 182.2 | 0.274 | 0.549 | 1.921 |
| Sucrose (8) | 343.3 | 0.146 | 0.292 | 1.022 |
