| CAS# | 50-70-4 |
| FORMULA | C6H14O6 |
| INS Number | 420 |
| E Number | E420 |
| Synonyms | D-Glucitol; D-Sorbitol |
| GROUPS/USES | Sweetener, Laxative, Pharmaceutical |
| Markets | Food & Beverage, Personal Care & Pharmaceutical |
FAQ’S
What is Sorbitol?
Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol that is used as a sweetener, laxative, and in other applications.
What are the uses of Sorbitol?
Sorbitol is used as a low-calorie sweetener in many foods, including chewing gum, candies, ice cream, and diabetic foods. It is used to treat occasional constipation by increasing the amount of water in the intestines. It is used as a vehicle for suspending drugs and as a starting material for producing pharmaceutical compounds.
What are the side effects of Sorbitol?
Side effects of Sorbitol include nausea, gas, diarrhea, and stomach cramps. Serious side effects include severe dizziness, trouble breathing, and rash.
Choice Organochem LLP supplies Sorbitol to users/customers for Food & Beverages, and Personal Care & Pharmaceuticals.
Sorbitol Specifications
Food Chemicals Codex (FCC)
| Test Items | Specifications |
| Appearance | White powder, as granules, or as crystalline masses |
| Solubility | Very soluble in Water; slightly soluble in Ethanol, in Methanol, and in Acetic acid; and insoluble in Ether |
| Assay | NLT 91.0% and NMT 100.5% |
| Lead | NMT 2 mg/kg |
| Nickel | NMT 1 mg/kg |
| pH of a 10% (w/w) Solution | Between 3.5 and 7.0 |
| Reducing Sugars | NMT 0.3% |
| Residue on Ignition | NMT 0.1% |
| Water | NMT 1.5% |