| Formula / Notation | C6H14O6 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 50-70-4 |
| Molecular Weight | 182.17 |
| Melting Point | 230 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Boiling Point | Very high (USCG, 1999) |
| Density | 1.49 at 59 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | 2750000 mg/L (at 30 °C) |
| Appearance | Sorbitol is an odorless colorless solid. Sinks and mixes with water. (USCG, 1999) |
| Also Known As | (2R,3R,4R,5S)-hexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexol; D-Sorbitol; D-Glucitol; 50-70-4; glucitol; Glucarine; (-)-Sorbitol; Nivitin; D-(-)-Sorbitol; Diakarmon |
| Category | Organic Compounds |
What is Sorbitol?
D-glucitol is the D-enantiomer of glucitol (also known as D-sorbitol). It has a role as a metabolite, a laxative, a sweetening agent, a cathartic, a mouse metabolite, a Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite, an Escherichia coli metabolite, a human metabolite and a food humectant. It is an enantiomer of a L-glucitol.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: (2R,3R,4R,5S)-hexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexol
Other Names / Synonyms: (2R,3R,4R,5S)-hexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexol; D-Sorbitol; D-Glucitol; 50-70-4; glucitol; Glucarine; (-)-Sorbitol; Nivitin; D-(-)-Sorbitol; Diakarmon
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 230 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Boiling Point | Very high (USCG, 1999) |
| Density | 1.49 at 59 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Molecular Weight | 182.17 |
| Solubility | 2750000 mg/L (at 30 °C) |
| Appearance | Sorbitol is an odorless colorless solid. Sinks and mixes with water. (USCG, 1999) |
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-glucitol is the D-enantiomer of glucitol (also known as D-sorbitol). It has a role as a metabolite, a laxative, a sweetening agent, a cathartic, a mouse metabolite, a Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite, an Escherichia coli metabolite, a human metabolite and a food humectant. It is an enantiomer of a L-glucitol.
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 Sorbitol is: C6H14O6