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| Catalog Number | CI-SC-0049 |
| Product Name | Sorbitol |
| CAS | 50-70-4 |
| Structure |  |
| Synonyms | Hexahydric alcohol |
| Description | Natural polyhydric alcohol derived from a sugar solution (dextrose) from wheat (gluten-free), consists of the alcohols D-glucitol & D-mannitol. |
| IUPAC Name | (2R,3R,4R,5S)-Hexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexol |
| Molecular Weight | 182.17 g/mol |
| 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 |
| Composition | Sorbitol |
| Features And Benefits | Effective moisturizing properties (avoids moisture loss)Stabilizes gels and provides good clarityHas skin softening and conditioning effectsCan support thickening effects of viscosity enhancersFairly resistant to acids and alkalisStable at temperatures up to 180°C (356°F) |
| GMO | GMONo data available |
| HS Code | 2905440000 |
| INCI | Sorbitol |
| Isomeric SMILES | C([C@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](CO)O)O)O)O)O |
| Manufacture | Sorbitol is produced by hydrogenation of a sugar solution using a nickel or ruthenium catalyst. Using ion exchange, the crude sorbitol solution is then purified and evaporated to its final concentration. |
| pH | 5-7 |
| Preservation | Preservative-free |
| Purity Grade | No purity grade applicable |
| Raw Material Source | Wheat-derived sugar (dextrose) |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.46 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 121 Ų |
| Uses | Can be added to formulas as is; add to water phase. Typical use levels 5-50%. For external use only. |
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