Sorbitol
Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol, also known as a polyol, derived from glucose. It is a white, odorless, crystalline powder or a syrupy liquid with a sweet taste. Sorbitol is naturally found in many fruits and vegetables, such as apples, pears, peaches, and plums, but it is also commercially produced from corn syrup for use in various applications across different industries.
Synonyms
Hexahydric Alcohol; O-Sorbitol; D-Glucitol
Formula
C6H14O6
CAS No
50-70-4
HS Code:
29054400
Industries Served
- Food and Beverage Industry
- Pharmaceutical Industry
- Cosmetics and Personal Care Industry
- Chemical Industry
- Agriculture Industry
- Tobacco Industry
- Polymer and Plastic Industry
Applications
- Sweetener
- Humectant
- Bulking Agent
- Sugar Substitute
- Excipient
- Cough Syrups
- Oral Care Products
- Moisturizer
- Toothpaste
- Soaps and Shampoos
- Polyol Production
- Softening Agent
- Paper Coating
- Plant Growth Media
- Animal Feed
- Humectant
- Culture Media
- Plasticizer
- Nutritional Supplements
- Medical Lubricants