Specification
| Product Name | Sorbitol |
|---|---|
| Other Names | Sorbitol, D-Sorbitol, Glucitol |
| CAS No. | 50-70-4 |
| EINECS No. | 200-061-5 |
| MF | C6H14O6 |
| Molecular weight | 182.17 |
| Purity | 99.0% (crystalline) / 70% (liquid solution) |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder / Colorless viscous liquid |
| Density | 1.49 g/cm³ (solid) / 1.28 g/mL (70% solution, 25°C) |
| Melting point | 95–105°C (crystalline) |
| Boiling point | Decomposes at ~296°C |
| Flashing point | >150°C (closed cup) |
Values are typical for the standard grade. Tighter specifications are available — state the target in your inquiry and we confirm against the production batch.
Packaging and shipping
Sorbitol is a naturally derived polyol widely used in food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and industrial applications, serving as a versatile basic raw material. With a sweet taste approximately 60% that of sucrose, it offers lower calories and non-cariogenic properties, making it an ideal sweetener and humectant for sugar-free foods, functional candies, and solid beverages.
In the cosmetics and personal care industry, sorbitol’s excellent moisturizing properties make it a key ingredient in toothpaste, skin care products, and cosmetics, effectively preventing product cracking while improving texture and stability. In the pharmaceutical field, it acts as a pharmaceutical excipient, commonly used as a tablet filler, oral liquid sweetener, and osmotic laxative, meeting pharmacopoeia standards with high safety.
Industrially, sorbitol is utilized in the synthesis of resins, surfactants, and antifreeze agents, playing a crucial role in chemical manufacturing. Our company provides various specifications including crystalline sorbitol and liquid sorbitol (70% content), featuring high purity, stable quality, complete compliance documents, and reliable supply chain guarantees, to meet the customized demands of food, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, and other industries.
Product Description
Sorbitol, a naturally occurring polyol derived from glucose, is a highly versatile raw material widely used across food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and industrial sectors.
With a sweet taste approximately 60% that of sucrose, it delivers only 2.6 kcal per gram—less than half the calories of sugar—while being non-cariogenic, making it a preferred choice for sugar-free and low-calorie formulations.
Applications
• Food Industry: As a sugar substitute and humectant, sorbitol is extensively used in sugar-free candies, chewing gum, baked goods, and beverages.
It prevents crystallization, retains moisture to extend shelf life, and enhances texture without raising blood glucose levels, making it suitable for diabetic-friendly products.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Its exceptional moisturizing properties make it a key ingredient in toothpaste, skin creams, lotions, and hair care products.
It helps maintain skin hydration, prevents product drying, and improves the smoothness and stability of formulations.
• Pharmaceuticals: Sorbitol serves as an excipient in tablets, capsules, and oral liquids, acting as a binder, filler, and sweetener.
It also functions as an osmotic laxative in oral solutions, providing gentle relief from constipation while meeting strict pharmacopoeial standards.
• Industrial Applications: It is used in the production of polyethers, surfactants, and alkyd resins, as well as a humectant in tobacco and a stabilizer in concrete admixtures.
Usage Guidelines
• Food & Beverages: Typically added at 2–15% depending on the product. For chewing gum and hard candies, higher concentrations (10–30%) are used to achieve sweetness and texture.
• Cosmetics: Incorporated at 1–10% in formulations to provide moisturization, with higher levels (5–15%) in toothpaste and leave-on skincare products.
• Pharmaceuticals: As a laxative, oral solutions are usually administered at 15–30 mL per dose for adults, following medical guidance. As an excipient, it is used at 5–50% in solid dosage forms.
Our company offers both crystalline sorbitol (99% purity) and liquid sorbitol (70% aqueous solution), with stable supply chains and full compliance documentation to meet the rigorous demands of global industries.
Delivery&Payment method
Frequently asked
In what packaging is Sorbitol shipped?
Standard formats are Drum (250 kg), IBC Drum (1127 kg), ISO tank (20ft) (20–24 m³), ISO tank (40ft) (40–50 m³). Other packaging can be arranged for full-container orders.
Is a safety data sheet available for Sorbitol?
Yes, on request. Safety data sheets are issued per grade and destination market; state the country of import in your inquiry.
What purity do you supply?
The standard grade is 99.0% (crystalline) / 70% (liquid solution). Tighter specifications are confirmed against the production batch before shipment.
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