Sorbitol CAS:50-70-4 Manufacturer Supplier
Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol that is commonly used as a sugar substitute. It occurs naturally and is also produced synthetically from glucose. The food industry uses D-sorbitol as an additive in the form of a sweetener, humectant, emulsifier, thickener, or dietary supplement. D-Sorbitol has also been found in cosmetics, paper, and pharmaceuticals. Naturally, D-sorbitol occurs widely in plants via photosynthesis, ranging from algae to higher order fruits of the family Rosaceae.Sorbitol is widely used in a number of pharmaceutical products and occurs naturally in many edible fruits and berries. It is absorbed more slowly from the gastrointestinal tract than sucrose and is metabolized in the liver to fructose and glucose.Sorbitol is widely used as an excipient in pharmaceutical formulations. It is also used extensively in cosmetics and food products.Sorbitol is used as a diluent in tablet formulations prepared by either wet granulation or direct compression. It is particularly useful in chewable tablets owing to its pleasant, sweet taste and cooling sensation. In capsule formulations it is used as a plasticizer for gelatin. Sorbitol has been used as a plasticizer in film formulations.
Composition | C6H14O6 |
Assay | 99% |
Appearance | White powder |
CAS No. | 50-70-4 |
Packing | 25KG |
Shelf Life | 2 years |
Storage | Store in cool and dry area |
Certification | ISO. |