Chemical Name: Sorbitol, (2S,3R,4R,5R)-Hexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexol, D-glusitol, D-Sorbitol, Sorbogem, Sorbo, D-Glucitol
Chemical Formula: C6H14O6
CAS Number: 50-70-4
Appearance: Transparent Colorless
Packaging: Can, drum, IBC Tank, Bulk
Definition
It is a sugar alcohol chemical substance with the chemical formula C6H14O6.
Sorbitol, which dissolves very easily in water, dissolves very little in alcohol and methanol.
Sorbitol, also known as glusitol, was identified in 1872.
Application Area
Pharmaceutical
Sorbitol has a laxative effect that accelerates intestinal effects and is used as an enema in the pharmaceutical industry.
Cosmetics
In the cosmetics industry, this chemical is used as a moisturizer and thickener. Since it has harmless effects in the mouth, it can be used as an additive in toothpastes and mouthwashes.
Food
This substance, especially used in gum production, is used as a preservative in food products for storage and preservation. It is also used as a sweetener in diet products.
Chemistry
Due to its sufficiently high refractive index for transparent formulations, it is used in the production of some transparent gels.
Sorbitol is added to food products as a sweetener, humectant, and bulking agent. It is frequently found in diet products, gums, diet syrups, and sugar substitutes.
Sorbitol is used as a filler in the structure of some medications. It is also used as a sugar substitute in some medications to provide sweetness.
It is used as a humectant in skin care products, lotions, and toothpastes. It also adds sweetness to toothpastes.
Sorbitol is found in dental care products because it reduces the potential of sugar to cause tooth decay in dentistry.
In the chemical industry, it is used as an intermediate in various chemical reactions. It is used in the production of many chemical products such as plastics, resins, and explosives.
Sorbitol is used as a chemical additive in textile dyeing and printing processes.
Sorbitol can be used to lower the freezing point in ice cream production. It is also used in some applications in the plastic, paper, and leather industries.