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
- Used as a low-calorie sweetener, humectant, and texturizer in confectionery, baked goods, chewing gum, and beverages.
- Serves as an excipient, sweetening agent in syrups, and a laxative in medicinal formulations.
- Functions as a moisturizer, humectant, and thickener in creams, lotions, and toothpaste
- Used as a softening and finishing agent to improve quality and texture.
- Acts as a plasticizer and stabilizer in certain polymer and resin formulations.
