Sorbitol (solid, liquid)

CAS No.: 50-70-4; 98201-93-5 Chinese Name: Sorbitol (Solid, Liquid) English Name: 1,2-Propanediol Alias: Glucitol; Sorbitol; D-Glucitol; D-Sorbitol; Crystalline Sorbitol Content: 70% Molecular Formula: C6H8(OH)6 Molecular Weight: 182.17 EINECS No.: 200-061-5 Package: 260kg/drum Specification: Moisture ≤ 30.0% pH Value: 5–7 Sorbitol Content: 71–83% Reducing Sugar ≤ 0.15% Total Sugar: 5–10 Residue on Ignition ≤ 0.1% Density ≥ 1.285 g/ml Refractive Index ≥ 1.4550 Chloride ≤ 5 mg/kg Sulfate ≤ 5 mg/kg Arsenic ≤ 1.0 mg/kg Useage: Used as a preservative and antimycotic in the food industry. Physical Properties: Appearance: White, odorless crystalline powder with a sweet taste and hygroscopicity. Melting Point: 97°C Relative Density: 1.489 Refractive Index: 1.3477 (10% aqueous solution) Solubility: Soluble in water (235g/100g water, 25°C), glycerol, and propylene glycol; slightly soluble in methanol, ethanol, acetic acid, phenol, and acetamide solution. Almost insoluble in most other organic solvents. Storage: Store in a dry, cool, and well-ventilated area. Strictly avoid mixing or transporting with flammable, explosive, toxic, or hazardous substances.