Molekula
Sorbitol Ph.Eur. Grade
Supplying 4,500+ customers in over 80 countries
ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 certified · Supplying laboratories and industry since 2000 · Listed pack sizes are a starting point — we manufacture, source and repack to the quantity you need
Sorbitol Ph.Eur. Grade is a sugar alcohol derived from glucose, widely used as a sweetener, humectant, and excipient in pharmaceuticals, food, and cosmetics due to its non-cariogenic properties and slow metabolic absorption. This pharmaceutical-grade sorbitol meets European Pharmacopoeia (Ph.Eur.) standards, ensuring purity and consistency for critical applications. CAS 50-70-4, molecular formula C6H14O6, molecular weight 182.17 g/mol, stable at ambient storage conditions, and classified with no signal word. Molekula supplies Sorbitol Ph.Eur. Grade from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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5 kg — £69.60 per pack ex VAT · £83.52 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White/ off white powder |
| Melting Point | 98-104°C |
| Water | ≤ 1.5% |
| Salmonella | Absent |
| Related Substances | Passes test |
| Reducing Sugar | ≤ 0.2% |
| Appearance of Solution | Passes test |
| Specific optical rotation | +4-7° |
| Conductivity | ≤ 20μS/cm |
| Identification (TLC) | Passes test |
| Nickel (Ni) | ≤ 1.0 ppm |
| Identification (HPLC) | Passes test |
| E. Coli | Absent |
| Total Aerobic Microbial Count | ≤ 1000/g |
| Mould & Yeast | ≤ 100/g |
| Sorbitol | 97-102% (Dry basis) |
| Related Substance - Total | ≤ 3.0% (Dry basis) |
| Impurity, iditol | ≤ 2.0% (Dry basis) |
| Impurity, maltitol | ≤ 2.0% (Dry basis) |
| Impurity, mannitol | ≤ 2.0% (Dry basis) |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White powder, as granules, or as crystalline masses |
| Odour | Odorless |
| Melting Point | 111 °C |
| Boiling Point | 295 °C at 3.5 mmHg |
| Density | 1.489 g/cm³ 20 °C |
| Water Solubility | 690 g/L at 20 °C |
| Solubility (other solvents) | Very soluble in acetone |
| Refractive Index | 1.3330 |
| pKa | pKa = 13.6 |
| log P (octanol/water) | -2.20 |
Source: PubChem CID 5780 (HSDB, DrugBank)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 90029324 |
| CAS Number | 50-70-4 |
| IUPAC Name | (2R,3R,4R,5S)-hexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexol |
| EC Number | 200-061-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C6H14O6 |
| Molecular Weight | 182.17 |
| Exact Mass | 182.079 |
| SMILES | C([C@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](CO)O)O)O)O)O |
| InChIKey | FBPFZTCFMRRESA-JGWLITMVSA-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 | 5780 |
| REACH Code | Y113 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 29054400 |
| Tariff Code | 2905449100 |
Safety & GHS
Precautionary statements
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, Russian, 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
- D-Glucitol
- D-Sorbitol
- Diakarmon
- Glucarine
- glucitol
- Nivitin
- Sorbilande
- Sorbit
- sorbitol
- Sorbostyl
Frequently asked questions
What is Sorbitol Ph.Eur. Grade commonly used for?
Sorbitol Ph.Eur. Grade is primarily used in pharmaceutical formulations as a sweetener, excipient, or humectant, and in food applications as a sugar substitute or moisture retainer.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of Sorbitol?
The chemical formula is **C6H14O6**, and the molecular weight is **182.17 g/mol**.
How should Sorbitol Ph.Eur. Grade be stored?
Store at ambient conditions in a dry, well-ventilated area, away from incompatible substances.
What grade of Sorbitol does Molekula supply, and is it suitable for pharmaceutical use?
Molekula supplies **Ph.Eur. Grade Sorbitol**, which meets European Pharmacopoeia standards for pharmaceutical applications.
Can Molekula supply Sorbitol Ph.Eur. Grade in bulk quantities?
Yes, Molekula can supply Sorbitol Ph.Eur. Grade in bulk, with quantities tailored to customer requirements.
What documentation comes with an order of Sorbitol Ph.Eur. Grade?
Each order includes a **Certificate of Analysis (CoA)**, **Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)**, and **batch-specific documentation** confirming Ph.Eur. compliance.
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