56755-M
Sorbitol
A sugar alcohol produced by reduction of glucose.
Synonym(s):
D-Sorbitol, D-Glucitol, D-Glucitol
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About This Item
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H14O6
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
182.17
NACRES:
NA.25
UNSPSC Code:
12352201
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1721899
MDL number:
vapor density
<1 (vs air)
Quality Level
vapor pressure
<0.1 mmHg ( 25 °C)
description
Merck USA index - 14, 8725
form
solid
manufacturer/tradename
Calbiochem®
storage condition
OK to freeze
color
white
mp
98-100 °C (lit.)
solubility
water: 400 mg/mL
storage temp.
15-25°C
SMILES string
OC[C@@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)CO
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
InChI key
FBPFZTCFMRRESA-JGWLITMVSA-N
General description
A sugar alcohol produced by reduction of glucose.
Application
- Molecular Correlates of Diapause in Aphidoletes aphidimyza.: This study explores the molecular basis of diapause in the predatory midge Aphidoletes aphidimyza, highlighting the role of sorbitol in stress resistance and energy storage during diapause (Dai et al., 2024).
- Sugar substitutes on caries prevention in permanent teeth among children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis.: This review examines the efficacy of sugar substitutes, including sorbitol, in preventing dental caries, showing significant benefits in caries reduction (Luo et al., 2024).
- Membrane Permeability Dominates over Electrostatic Interactions in Dictating Drug Transport in Osmotically Shocked Escherichia coli.: Investigates the role of sorbitol-induced osmotic shock in altering membrane permeability, which impacts drug transport in Escherichia coli, emphasizing the significance of sorbitol in biophysical studies of bacterial membranes (Kumar et al., 2024).
Preparation Note
Following reconstitution, store at room temperature (20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 6 months at 20°C.
Legal Information
CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Disclaimer
Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)
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Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
wgk
WGK 1
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
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Global Trade Item Number
| SKU | GTIN |
|---|---|
| 56755-1KG-M | 04055977266764 |
| 56755-1KG | 04055977266764 |
| 56755-20KG | 04055977266771 |