Product Name: Mannitol
Synonyms: D-Mannitol, mannite
CAS No.: 69-65-8
INS No.: 421
H.S. Code: 29054300
Molecular Formula: C6H14O6
Weight: 182.2
Description:
Mannitol is a sugar alcohol; that is, it is derived from a sugar by reduction, with a molecular weight of 182.17 g/mol, and a density of 1.52 g/mL. Other sugar alcohols include xylitol and sorbitol. Mannitol and sorbitol are isomers, the only difference being the orientation of the hydroxyl group on carbon 2. Aqueous solutions of mannitol are mildly acidic.
Specification: BP2010, USP35, EP6.0