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Mannitol
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Mannitol is a sugar alcohol used as a diuretic, osmotic agent, and excipient in pharmaceutical formulations. It is also used in the food industry as a sweetener, anticaking and free-flowing agent, stabiliser and thickener, and as a carrier for encapsulated flavours. It is available in high purity for research and industrial applications. CAS: 87-78-5, Molecular Formula: C6H14O6, Molecular Weight: 182.2, Storage: Ambient, Signal Word: None. Molekula supplies Mannitol from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.
Overview
- SKU
- 89993169
- CAS Number
- 87-78-5
- IUPAC Name
- (2R,3R,4R,5R)-hexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexol
- EC Number
- 200-711-8
- Molecular Formula
- C6H14O6
- Molecular Weight
- 182.2
- 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
Synonyms
- Cordycepic acid
- D-mannitol
- Diosmol
- Manna sugar
- Mannidex
- Mannigen
- Mannite
- Osmitrol
- Osmosal
- Resectisol
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
What is Mannitol used for?
Mannitol is commonly used as a diuretic in medical settings and as a bulking agent in pharmaceutical formulations.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of Mannitol?
The chemical formula of Mannitol is C6H14O6, and its molecular weight is 182.2 g/mol.
How should Mannitol be stored?
Mannitol should be stored at ambient temperature, protected from moisture and light.
What grade of Mannitol does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies Mannitol in pharmaceutical grade, suitable for use in drug formulations.
Can Molekula supply Mannitol in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply Mannitol in bulk quantities; please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with a Mannitol order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS); additional documentation is available upon request.
Related products
Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.