SORBITOL
SORBITOL
Chemical Formula: C?H??O?
Molecular Weight: 182.17 g/mol
Description:
Sorbitol is a white crystalline powder or a colorless, viscous liquid polyol (sugar alcohol) derived from glucose by hydrogenation. It has a sweet taste and excellent humectant, stabilizing, and moisturizing properties. Sorbitol is widely used in food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and industrial formulations as a non-cariogenic sweetener and humectant.
Applications:
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Food Industry: Used as a sweetener, humectant, and texturizer in confectionery, baked goods, and beverages.
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Pharmaceuticals: Serves as an excipient, stabilizer, and sweetening agent in syrups, tablets, and vitamin formulations.
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Cosmetics & Personal Care: Acts as a humectant and moisturizer in creams, lotions, and toothpaste.
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Industrial Uses: Used in the production of surfactants, resins, and polyurethane foams.
Key Properties:
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White crystalline powder or clear viscous liquid |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Taste | Sweet |
| Purity (Assay) | ≥ 70% (Liquid Grade) / ≥ 98% (Crystalline Grade) |
| Boiling Point | ~295°C (Decomposes) |
| Melting Point | ~95°C (Crystalline) |
| Density (@20°C) | ~1.28 g/cm³ (Liquid) |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in water, slightly soluble in alcohol |
| pH (10% Solution) | 5.0 – 7.0 |
| Hygroscopicity | Highly hygroscopic |
| Grade | Food / Pharma / Industrial |
| Packaging | 300 kg HDPE drums / 50 kg carboys / 25 kg bags (solid form) |
| Storage | Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Protect from moisture and direct sunlight. Keep container tightly closed. |
