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Sigma-Aldrich

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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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)
Encyclopedia of Food and Color Additives, 2, 2627-2627 (1997)
Reddy Ranjith K Sama et al.
Journal of cellular physiology, 228(11), 2222-2231 (2013-04-30)
FUsed in Sarcoma/Translocated in LipoSarcoma (FUS/TLS or FUS) has been linked to several biological processes involving DNA and RNA processing, and has been associated with multiple diseases, including myxoid liposarcoma and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). ALS-associated mutations cause FUS to
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
Shahram Attarian et al.
Orphanet journal of rare diseases, 9, 199-199 (2014-12-19)
Charcot-Marie-Tooth type 1A disease (CMT1A) is a rare orphan inherited neuropathy caused by an autosomal dominant duplication of a gene encoding for the structural myelin protein PMP22, which induces abnormal Schwann cell differentiation and dysmyelination, eventually leading to axonal suffering
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