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D-Sorbitol

FCC, FG

Synonym(s):

D-Glucitol

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H14O6
CAS Number:
50-70-4
Molecular Weight:
182.17
FEMA Number:
3029
Beilstein:
1721899
EC Number:
200-061-5
Council of Europe no.:
81c
MDL number:
MFCD00004708
UNSPSC Code:
12352201
PubChem Substance ID:
24901438
NACRES:
NA.21

grade

FG
Kosher

Quality Level

400

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FCC
FDA 21 CFR 117
FDA 21 CFR 184.1835

vapor density

<1 (vs air)

vapor pressure

<0.1 mmHg ( 25 °C)

description

derived from GMO corn

form

crystals or granules
powder or chunks

optical activity

[α]20/D +104°, c = 0.4 in acidified ammonium molybdate

mp

98-100 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

wheat

Organoleptic

odorless

SMILES string

OC[C@@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)CO

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

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General description

D-Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol commonly used as an artificial sweetener, anticaking agent, emulsifier, humectant, thickener and flavoring agent in the food industry.

Application


  • Molecular Correlates of Diapause in Aphidoletes aphidimyza.: This study explores the molecular mechanisms underlying diapause in the predator Aphidoletes aphidimyza, highlighting the role of ᴅ-Sorbitol in metabolic adjustments during this state. (Dai et al., 2024).

  • Sugar substitutes on caries prevention in permanent teeth among children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis.: This systematic review evaluates the effectiveness of various sugar substitutes, including ᴅ-Sorbitol, in preventing dental caries in children and adolescents. (Luo et al., 2024).

  • Enhancing Mechanical Properties of Corn Bran Arabinoxylan Films for Sustainable Food Packaging.: Research on improving the mechanical properties of biodegradable films using ᴅ-Sorbitol, aimed at creating sustainable food packaging solutions. (Alahmed & Simsek, 2024).

  • Development and characterization of camel gelatin films: Influence of camel bone age and glycerol or sorbitol on film properties.: The study examines the effects of ᴅ-Sorbitol on the properties of camel gelatin films, aimed at improving the quality of biopolymer materials. (Al-Hassan, 2024).

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Encyclopedia of Food and Color Additives, 2, 2627-2627 (1997)
Daily intake assessment of saccharin, stevioside, D-sorbitol and aspartame from various processed foods in Korea.
Chung MS, et al
Food Additives and Contaminants, 22(11), 1087-1097 (2005)
G Molino et al.
The Journal of laboratory and clinical medicine, 131(5), 393-405 (1998-05-30)
D-Sorbitol (SOR) is safe, is easy to measure, and has an exceptionally high extraction ratio in the normal liver of 0.93+/-0.05 (mean+/-SD). Together with the general interest in hepatic hemodynamics, these facts motivated us to review the usefulness of this
Reddy Ranjith K Sama et al.
Journal of cellular physiology, 228(11), 2222-2231 (2013-04-30)
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