W302902

D-Sorbitol

FCC, FG

• Synonym(s): D-Glucitol
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₆H₁₄O₆
• CAS Number: 50-70-4
• Molecular Weight: 182.17
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901438
• UNSPSC Code: 12352201
• Council of Europe no.: 81c
• FEMA Number: 3029
• NACRES: NA.21
• EC Number: 200-061-5
• MDL number: MFCD00004708
• Beilstein/REAXYS Number: 1721899
• Organoleptic: odorless
• Grade: FG, Kosher
• Food allergen: wheat

Properties

• Quality Level: 300, 400
• grade: FG, Kosher
• 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

Description

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).

Safety Information

• Storage Class: 11 - Combustible Solids
• wgk: WGK 1
• flash_point_f: Not applicable
• flash_point_c: Not applicable
• ppe: Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)