مانیتول
| Chemical formula | C6H14O6 |
| Molar mass | 182.17g/cm3 |
| CAS Number | 69-65-8 |
| HS Code | 29054300 |
| Storage | With out limitation |
| EC number | 200-711-8 |
| SDS | available |
| Odour | odourless |
| Form | solid |
| Color | white |
| pH value | 5.0 to 7.0 |
| Solubility in water | 231 g/l |
| Solubility in water | 0.24 g/l |
| Boiling point | 290 to 295°c |
| Melting point | 164 to 169°c |
| Description | Conforms | ||
| Solubility | Conforms | ||
| Identification | Conforms | ||
| Melting range | ≤ | 164.0 – 169.0 | ͦ c |
| Specific rotation | ≤ | 137.0 – 145.0 | ͦ |
| Acidity | ≤ | 0/3 | % |
| Loss on drying | ≤ | 0/3 | % |
| Chloride | ≤ | 0/01 | % |
| Sulphate | ≤ | 0/01 | % |
| Arsenic | ≤ | 1 | % |
| Reducing sugar | Conforms | ||
| Other impurity | 2 | % | |
| Assay | ≤ | 98.0 – 101.5 | % |
Mannitol is a type of sugar alcohol used as a sweetener and medication. It appears as a white, crystalline powder that is odorless and has a sweet taste. Mannitol is naturally found in plants and is used both in food products and medical applications.
🏭⚗️ Production
Mannitol is commercially produced by hydrogenation of fructose or mannose derived from starch or glucose. It can also be extracted from natural sources such as seaweed and certain plants.
🔬 Properties
Mannitol is a white crystalline solid that is freely soluble in water but poorly soluble in ethanol. It has a low glycemic index and does not cause a rapid increase in blood sugar levels. Mannitol is also an osmotic diuretic, meaning it helps increase urine production.
🧪 Applications
• Food industry: Used as a low-calorie sweetener and anti-caking agent in sugar-free and diabetic-friendly products.
• Pharmaceuticals: Used as a diuretic to reduce intracranial pressure and treat kidney failure.
• Medical: Applied in diagnostic tests and as a component in inhalers for respiratory conditions.
• Industrial: Used in the manufacture of plastics and as a stabilizer in cosmetics.
