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Sorbitol
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Sorbitol

Catalog ACM50704-4
CAS 50-70-4
Structure
Description Natural polyhydric alcohol derived from a sugar solution (dextrose) from wheat (gluten-free), consists of the alcohols D-glucitol & D-mannitol.
Synonyms Hexahydric alcohol
IUPAC Name (2R,3R,4R,5S)-Hexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexol
Molecular Weight 182.17
Molecular Formula C6H14O6
Canonical SMILES C(C(C(C(C(CO)O)O)O)O)O
InChI InChI=1S/C6H14O6/c7-1-3(9)5(11)6(12)4(10)2-8/h3-12H,1-2H2/t3-,4+,5-,6-/m1/s1
InChI Key FBPFZTCFMRRESA-JGWLITMVSA-N
Melting Point 98-100 °C(lit.)
Flash Point >100 °C
Purity 99%
Density 1.28 g/mL at 25 °C
Solubility Very soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol
Appearance Liquid
Application Creams, lotions, gels, pastes (e.g. tooth pastes), protecting creams, ointments, makeup & sun care & personal care products.
Storage Room temperature
Exact Mass 182.07903816
Isomeric SMILES C([C@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](CO)O)O)O)O)O
Monoisotopic Mass 182.07903816
Odor Odorless
Physical State Liquid
Refractive Index n20/D 1.46
Storage Conditions Room Temperature
Topological Polar Surface Area 121 Ų

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