| Formula / Notation | C6H14O6 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 69-65-8 |
| Molecular Weight | 182.17 |
| Melting Point | 331 to 334 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 563 °F at 3.5 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.489 at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | D-mannitol appears as odorless white crystalline powder or free-flowing granules. Sweet taste. (NTP, 1992) |
| Also Known As | (2R,3R,4R,5R)-hexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexol; mannitol; 69-65-8; Mannite; Osmitrol; Manna sugar; Cordycepic acid; Diosmol; Resectisol; Mannidex |
| Category | Organic Compounds |
What is D-Mannitol?
D-mannitol is the D-enantiomer of mannitol. It has a role as a member of compatible osmolytes, a metabolite, an antiglaucoma drug, an osmotic diuretic, a sweetening agent, an allergen, a hapten, an Escherichia coli metabolite, a food anticaking agent, a food stabiliser, a food humectant, a food thickening agent and a food bulking agent.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: (2R,3R,4R,5R)-hexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexol
Other Names / Synonyms: (2R,3R,4R,5R)-hexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexol; mannitol; 69-65-8; Mannite; Osmitrol; Manna sugar; Cordycepic acid; Diosmol; Resectisol; Mannidex
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 331 to 334 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 563 °F at 3.5 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.489 at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Molecular Weight | 182.17 |
| Solubility | greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | D-mannitol appears as odorless white crystalline powder or free-flowing granules. Sweet taste. (NTP, 1992) |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
D-mannitol is the D-enantiomer of mannitol. It has a role as a member of compatible osmolytes, a metabolite, an antiglaucoma drug, an osmotic diuretic, a sweetening agent, an allergen, a hapten, an Escherichia coli metabolite, a food anticaking agent, a food stabiliser, a food humectant, a food thickening agent and a food bulking agent.
Used as an industrial feedstock, solvent, pharmaceutical intermediate, flavoring agent, or chemical building block.
Flammable or irritant. Many organic compounds are flammable liquids or vapours. Keep away from ignition sources. Consult SDS for specific hazard data.
The formula or notation for D-Mannitol is: C6H14O6