Mannitol/CAS:87-78-5
Short Description:
Product Name: Mannitol
CAS: 87-78-5
Type: ZA-Y
MF:C6H14O6
MW:182.17
STRUCTURE:
Description:
A polyhydric alcohol,CH2OH(CHOH)4CH2OH, derived frommannose or fructose. It is the mainsoluble sugar in fungi and an importantcarbohydrate reserve in brownalgae. Mannitol is used as a sweetenerin certain foodstuffs and as a diureticto relieve fluid retention.
Specification:
| Item | Specification |
| Melting point | 167°C |
| Boiling point | 494.9°C |
| Density | 1.596 |
| pka | pKa 13.50(H2O,t =18)(Approximate) |
| Refractive index | 1.5970 (estimate) |
| Storage temp. | Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature |
| Water Solubility | 177.3g/L(25 ºC) |
| Form | Solid |
| Color | White to off-white |
Usage
Mannitol is a polyol (polyhydric alcohol) produced from hydrogena- tion from fructose that functions as a sweetener, humectant, and bulking agent. it has low hygroscopicity and poor oil solvency. it has 1.6 kcal/g. it is approximately 22% soluble in water and is approximately 72% as sweet as sugar, exhibiting a cool, sweet taste. it functions as a dusting agent with starch in chewing gum. it is used in sugarless candy, chewing gum, cereal, and pressed mints.
Mannitol also known as wood mellow, is a kind of hexahydrin that can be used as a diuretic or sweetener.
Packaging and Shipping
25KG/Bag or as customer requirements.
Belongs to common goods and can deliver by ocean and air
Keep and storage
Shelf life:24 month from date of manufacture in original unopened packaging stored in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight, water.
Store in a cool and ventilated warehouse. The storage temperature should not exceed 37 ° C. It should be stored separately from oxidants and edible chemicals, and mixed storage should be avoided. Keep the container sealed. Stay away from sources of fire and heat.
