Sorbitol
CAS Number: 50-70-4
Chemical Formula: C6H14O6
Synonyms: Gulitol Glucitol D- Esasorb
Appearance: Colorless transparent liquid
MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity): 1 FCL (Full Container Load)
Sorbitol is a hexahydric alcohol found naturally in rose hips and rowan berries. It can be industrially synthesized through the reduction of glucose. It serves as a key raw material for producing vitamin C and surfactants. It is also widely used in pharmaceutical formulations and as a low-calorie sweetener, especially in diabetic food products. It is a structural isomer of mannitol.
Chemical Properties
| Item | Specification |
| Melting point | 98-100 °C (lit.) |
| alpha | 4 º (per eur. pharm.) |
| Boiling point | bp760 105° |
| bulk density | 450kg/m3 |
| density | 1.28 g/mL at 25 °C |
| vapor density | <1 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | <0.1 mm Hg (25 °C) |
| refractive index | n20/D 1.46 |
| FEMA | 3029 D-SORBITOL |
| Fp | >100°C |
| storage temp. | room temp |
| solubility | Very soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol |
| pka | pKa (17.5°): 13.6 |
| form | liquid |
| color | White |
| Specific Gravity | 1.28 |
| PH | 5.0-7.0 (25℃, 1M in H2O) |
| PH Range | 5 – 7 at 182 g/l at 25 °C |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Odor Type | caramellic |
| Optical Rotation | [α]20/D 1.5±0.3°, c = 10% in H2O |
| Water Solubility | SOLUBLE |
| λmax | λ: 260 nm Amax: 0.04 λ: 280 nm Amax: 0.045 |
| Sensitive | Hygroscopic |
| Merck | 14,8725 |
| BRN | 1721899 |
| Dielectric constant | 33.5（27℃） |
| Stability | Stable. Avoid strong oxidizing agents. Protect from moisture. |
| Cosmetics Ingredients Functions | PERFUMING HUMECTANT FRAGRANCE SKIN CONDITIONING |
| InChIKey | FBPFZTCFMRRESA-JGWLITMVSA-N |
| LogP | -4.67 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 50-70-4(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Sorbitol(50-70-4) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Sorbitol (50-70-4) |
Safety Information
| Item | Specification |
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | 36/37/38 |
| Safety Statements | 8-36-26-24/25 |
| WGK Germany | 2 |
| RTECS | LZ4290000 |
| F | 3 |
| Autoignition Temperature | 420 °C |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 29054491 |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 50-70-4(Hazardous Substances Data) |
| Toxicity | LD50 orally in Rabbit: 15900 mg/kg |
Product Application
Sorbitol is a polyol humectant produced via glucose hydrogenation. It dissolves easily in water but has low oil solubility. It provides about 60% of the sweetness of sucrose with a caloric value of 2.6 kcal/g. It is highly hygroscopic, with a mild sweet flavor, helping retain moisture in shredded coconut, pet foods, and confectionery. In sugar-free frozen desserts, it depresses freezing point, increases solid content, and adds sweetness. It enhances mouthfeel in low-calorie drinks and is used in sugar-free candies, chewing gum, and ice cream. It also modifies crystallization behavior in soft sugar-based sweets.
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