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| Appearance = White solid
 
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| BoilingPtC = 290–295
 
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| Density = 1.489 g/cm³
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| Density = 1.489 g/cm<sup>3</sup>
 
| Formula = C<sub>6</sub>H<sub>14</sub>O<sub>6</sub>
 
| Formula = C<sub>6</sub>H<sub>14</sub>O<sub>6</sub>
 
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'''Sorbitol''' or '''glucitol''', is a sugar alcohol with a sweet taste, used as a sugar substitute. The most common form is '''D-sorbitol'''.
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'''Sorbitol''' or '''glucitol''', is a sugar alcohol with a sweet taste, used as a sugar substitute. The most common form is '''D-sorbitol'''. It has the chemical formula '''C<sub>6</sub>H<sub>14</sub>O<sub>6</sub>'''.
  
 
==Properties==
 
==Properties==
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==Availability==
 
==Availability==
Sorbitol is available as sugar substitute in most supermarkets, at various purities and prices.
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Sorbitol is available as sugar substitute in most supermarkets, at various purities and prices. Some brands may have <1% sucralose.
  
 
==Preparation==
 
==Preparation==
Sorbitol can be prepared by reducing its aldehyde group to a hydroxyl one.
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Sorbitol can be prepared by reducing [[glucose]] with hydrogen.
  
 
==Projects==
 
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*Sugar substitute
 
*Sorbitol nitrate
 
*Sorbitol nitrate
  
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===Storage===
 
===Storage===
In closed containers.
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Sorbitol should be kept in closed containers. Since it is hygroscopic, it's a good idea to keep it in a plastic bag inside the storage container.
  
 
===Disposal===
 
===Disposal===
Can be safely poured down the drain or dumped in the ground.
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Sorbitol is considered non-toxic and doesn't require special disposal. Can be safely poured down the drain or dumped in the ground.
  
 
==References==
 
==References==

Latest revision as of 19:31, 28 June 2017

Sorbitol
Names
IUPAC name
(2S,3R,4R,5R)-Hexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexol
Other names
D-Glucitol
D-Sorbitol
Sorbogem
Sorbo
Properties
C6H14O6
Molar mass 182.17 g/mol
Appearance White solid
Odor Odorless
Density 1.489 g/cm3
Melting point 95–111 °C (203–232 °F; 368–384 K)
Boiling point 290–295 °C (554–563 °F; 563–568 K)
235 g/100 ml
Solubility Soluble in acetic acid, ethanol, methanol
Hazards
Safety data sheet Sigma-Aldrich (D)
Flash point 100 °C (212 °F; 373 K)
Related compounds
Related compounds
Mannitol
Galactitol
Iditol
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Sorbitol or glucitol, is a sugar alcohol with a sweet taste, used as a sugar substitute. The most common form is D-sorbitol. It has the chemical formula C6H14O6.

Properties

Chemical

Sorbitol can be nitrated to sorbitol nitrates.

Physical

Sorbitol is a white crystalline solid, with a sweet fruity taste, more pronounced than that of xylitol. It is extremely soluble in water (2350 g/L), acetic acid, ethanol and methanol, but insoluble in most nonpolar solvents. Sorbitol melts at 111 °C and boils between 290–295 °C (values altered by water content).

Availability

Sorbitol is available as sugar substitute in most supermarkets, at various purities and prices. Some brands may have <1% sucralose.

Preparation

Sorbitol can be prepared by reducing glucose with hydrogen.

Projects

  • Sugar substitute
  • Sorbitol nitrate

Handling

Safety

Sorbitol poses little hazard, though if consumed in large quantities is will induce a laxative effect.

Storage

Sorbitol should be kept in closed containers. Since it is hygroscopic, it's a good idea to keep it in a plastic bag inside the storage container.

Disposal

Sorbitol is considered non-toxic and doesn't require special disposal. Can be safely poured down the drain or dumped in the ground.

References

Relevant Sciencemadness threads