Mannitol
SIAL/M0200000 - European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard
Synonym: D-Mannitol; Mannite
CAS Number: 69-65-8
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C6H14O6
Molecular Weight: 182.17
MDL Number: MFCD00064287
Linear Formula: C6H14O6
Product Type: Chemical
| API family | mannitol |
| application(s) | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
| format | neat |
| grade | pharmaceutical primary standard |
| InChI | 1S/C6H14O6/c7-1-3(9)5(11) |
| InChI key | FBPFZTCFMRRESA-KVTDHHQDSA |
| manufacturer/tradename | EDQM |
| mp | 167-170 °C (lit.) |
| SMILES string | OC[C@@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@H] |
| Application: | This European Pharmacopoeia reference standard is intended for use only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia. Their suitability for any other use is not guaranteed and is the sole responsibility of the user. This standard is not intended for human or animal use. Established for the preparation of the below-given solutions as per European Pharmacopoeia: • Reference solution (b) in the testing of related substances using liquid chromatography (General text 2.2.29) in isomalt, according to the monograph 1531 • Reference solutions (a) in the identification of mannitol using thin-layer chromatography (General text 2.2.27) and infra-red spectroscopy and testing of related substances and assay using liquid chromatography (General text 2.2.29), according to the monograph 0559 • Reference solution (b) in the identification of sorbitol using thin-layer chromatography (General text 2.2.27), according to the monograph 0435 • Reference solution (b) in the testing of related substances using gas chromatography (General text 2.2.28), according to the monograph 1381 |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | A sugar alcohol sweet tastant. Used in sweetness inhibition studies. |
| General description: | This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets, has been developed and issued under the Authority of the Issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia   . |
| Other Notes: | Sales restrictions may apply. |
| Packaging: | The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue . |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| mp | 167-170 °C (lit.) |
| UNSPSC | 41116107 |