Sorbitol is a product that can be used as a laxative to relieve constipation, and also as a urologic irrigating fluid. May also be used as a pharmaceutical sweetener. A polyhydric alcohol with about half the sweetness of sucrose. Sorbitol occurs naturally and is also produced synthetically from glucose.
General Information: –
CAS No – 50-70-4
Molecular Formula / Molecular Weight – C6H14O6 = 182.17
Physical State (20 deg.C) – Solid
PubChem Substance ID – 87575689
Specifications: –
Appearance – White powder to crystal
Purity / Analysis Method – min. 98.0 area%
Solubility in water – Soluble
Solubility (insoluble in) – Ether
Melting Point – 110 °C
Applications:–
Sorbitol is a product that can be used as a laxative to relieve constipation, and also as a urologic irrigating fluid. May also be used as a pharmaceutical sweetener. A polyhydric alcohol with about half the sweetness of sucrose. Sorbitol occurs naturally and is also produced synthetically from glucose.