Molekula
D-Mannitol
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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 — $66.10 per pack
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5 kg — $206.30 per pack
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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.
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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