Origin: Sorbitol occurs naturally and is also produced synthetically from glucose.
| Color: | Clear Colorless Syrup or White Powder |
| Melting Point: | 93-97oC |
| Boiling Point: | 295oC |
| Molecular Formula: | C6H14O6 |
| Molecular Weight: | 182.173 amu |
| Viscosity: | ~110 cps |
| Hydrophilicity: | Easily Water Soluble |
Intended Function(s): It was formerly used as a diuretic and may still be used as a laxative and in irrigating solutions for some surgical procedures. It is also used in many manufacturing processes, as a pharmaceutical aid (flavor and/or tablet excipient), and in several research applications. It is a sweet compound (about half as sweet as glucose).
It is also hygroscopic.Sorbitol Ingredient and Isomer Information
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