sorbitol, CAS No.: 50-70-4, has the chemical formula C6H14O6. It is a white crystalline powder with a melting point of 98-100℃. Its sweetness is 65% of that of sucrose and it is hygroscopic.
sorbitolis mainly used for treating diseases such as cerebral edema and glaucoma, and is also used as an intermediate in vitamin C production and a diuretic and dehydrating drug. In the food industry, it can be used as a sweetener and a humectant, and is also applied in cosmetics, pharmaceutical excipients, and biochemical research fields. Industrial production uses a nickel catalyst to undergo a hydrogenation reaction of glucose at 150℃.
Item | Specification |
Color | White |
Appearance | Powder, flake or particle, with hygroscopicity |
Sorbitol Content (by dry substance) (w/%) | ≥98.0 |
Water content (w/%) | ≤1.5 |
Reducing Sugar (w/%) | ≤0.3 |
Total Sugar (w/%) | ≤4.4 |
Residue On Ignition (w/%) | ≤0.1 |
