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Sorbitol
1. Basic Information
Name: Sorbitol
Alias: D-Glucitol
CAS No.: 50-70-4
Molecular Formula: C6H14O6
Molecular Weight: 182.17
2. Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical Properties
- Appearance: White crystalline powder or colorless transparent syrupy liquid
- Odor: Odorless, mild sweet taste
- Solubility: Freely soluble in H2O, soluble in CH3OH; slightly soluble in C2H5OH; insoluble in acetone, hydrocarbon solvents
- Melting Point: 88–90 °C
- Hygroscopicity: Moderately hygroscopic under high humidity atmosphere
- Aqueous Characteristic: Neutral aqueous solution with excellent moisturizing and plasticizing performance
Chemical Properties
- Molecular Structure: Hexahydric straight-chain polyol with six hydroxyl groups attached to carbon skeleton
- Hydroxyl reactivity: Capable of esterification, etherification and dehydration cyclization reactions
- Acid-base stability: Stable under broad pH range, resistant to hydrolysis in weak acid and weak alkali conditions
- Thermal Stability: Stable below 150 °C; intramolecular dehydration occurs at high temperature to generate sorbitan
- Photostability: Completely stable under light without discoloration or degradation
- Compatibility: Compatible with most food additives, cosmetic raw materials and pharmaceutical excipients; no adverse reaction with common formula components
3. Main Application Fields
1. Food Industry Raw Material (Core Application)
- Low-calorie sweetener, humectant and anti-crystallization agent for candy, baked goods, chewing gum and frozen desserts
- Moisture retention additive for soft pastries to extend shelf life
2. Cosmetic Humectant
Moisturizing component for facial cream, essence, mask, toothpaste and shampoo, relieves dry skin and locks epidermal moisture
3. Pharmaceutical Excipient
Tablet filler, plasticizer for oral preparations, carrier for sugar-free diabetic formulations
4. Chemical & Daily Chemical Auxiliary
Raw material for producing vitamin C; plasticizer for resin, stabilizer for paper and textile products
4. Quality Specification Table
| Test Item | Standard Index |
| CAS Number | 50-70-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C6H14O6 |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder / colorless syrup |
| HPLC Purity | Food Grade ≥98.0%; Pharma Grade ≥99.0% |
| Water Content (KF) | Powder ≤0.50%, liquid ≤30.00% |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤0.10% |
| Reducing Sugar | ≤0.10% |
| Heavy Metals (Pb1) | Food grade ≤10 ppm |
| Packaging | 25kg PE lined woven bag / food-grade plastic drum |
| Storage Condition | Hermetically sealed in cool dry warehouse below 25 °C; avoid damp air and direct sunlight |
| Transportation Requirement | Hygroscopic polyol substance, moisture-proof sealed packaging |
| Shelf Life | 36 months under intact sealed packaging |
Safety Warning
Low-toxic edible polyol raw material. Fine powder dust slightly irritates nasal mucosa and eyes; excessive oral intake may cause mild diarrhea and flatulence. Wear dust mask and protective gloves during powder feeding operation. No dangerous incompatibility with conventional chemicals. Waste solid and aqueous solution can be treated as biodegradable organic waste.
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