Molekula
D-Mannitol
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ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 certified · Supplying laboratories and industry since 1999 · Listed pack sizes are a starting point — we manufacture, source and repack to the quantity you need
D-Mannitol is a sugar alcohol used as a sweetener, excipient in pharmaceuticals, and in medical diagnostics. Food manufacturers also use it to prevent caking, to stabilize and thicken products, as a bulking agent, and to carry or encapsulate flavors. It is a white crystalline powder with a neutral taste and low caloric content. CAS: 69-65-8, Molecular formula: C6H14O6, Molecular weight: 182.17 g/mol. Stable at ambient storage conditions. No signal word required. Molekula supplies D-Mannitol from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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1 kg — £35.80 per pack ex VAT · £42.96 inc. VAT
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5 kg — £125.10 per pack ex VAT · £150.12 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Melting Point | 164 - 169°C |
| Specific rotation | +23 - +25 |
| Loss on Drying | ≤0.3% |
| Chloride (Cl-) | ≤0.007% |
| Assay | 96 - 101.5% |
| Acid | ≤0.2ml |
| Reducing Sugar | ≤0.1% |
| Conductivity | ≤20us/cm |
| Identification (IR) | Conforms to structure |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤1ppm |
| Nickel (Ni) | ≤1ppm |
| Sulphates (SO4)(2-) | ≤0.01% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White, crystalline powder or free flowing granules |
| Odour | Odorless |
| Melting Point | 168 °C |
| Boiling Point | 290-295 °C at 3.5 mmHg |
| Water Solubility | 216 g/L at 25 °C |
| Refractive Index | 1.3330 |
| pKa | pKa = 13.5 (at 25 °C) |
| log P (octanol/water) | -3.10 |
Source: PubChem CID 6251 (HSDB, DrugBank)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 71640365 |
| CAS Number | 69-65-8 |
| IUPAC Name | (2R,3R,4R,5R)-hexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexol |
| EC Number | 200-711-8 |
| Molecular Formula | C6H14O6 |
| Molecular Weight | 182.17 g/mol |
| Exact Mass | 182.079 |
| SMILES | C([C@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@@H](CO)O)O)O)O)O |
| InChIKey | FBPFZTCFMRRESA-KVTDHHQDSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C6H14O6/c7-1-3(9)5(11)6(12)4(10)2-8/h3-12H,1-2H2/t3-,4-,5-,6-/m1/s1 |
| PubChem CID | 6251 |
| REACH Code | Y113 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 29054300 |
| Tariff Code | 2905430000 |
Safety & GHS
Precautionary statements
- P264 Wash thoroughly after handling
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P308+313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Quality certificates
Molekula Group is certified to ISO 9001:2015 (quality) and ISO 14001:2015 (environmental management), audited by a UKAS-accredited body. Both certificates are valid to 17 May 2028.
Synonyms
- Cordycepic acid
- Diosmol
- Manna sugar
- Mannidex
- Mannigen
- Mannite
- mannitol
- Osmitrol
- Osmosal
- Resectisol
Frequently asked questions
What is D-Mannitol used for?
D-Mannitol is commonly used as a sugar substitute, in pharmaceutical formulations as a bulking agent, and in the production of medical imaging contrast agents.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of D-Mannitol?
The chemical formula is C6H14O6 and the molecular weight is 182.17 g/mol.
How should D-Mannitol be stored?
D-Mannitol should be stored at ambient temperature, protected from moisture and light.
What grade of D-Mannitol does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies D-Mannitol in pharmaceutical grade, suitable for use in drug formulations and research.
Can Molekula supply D-Mannitol in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply D-Mannitol in bulk quantities; please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with a D-Mannitol order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS); additional documentation is available upon request.
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