Sorbitol
SIAL/S1000000 - European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard
Synonym: D-Sorbitol; D-Glucitol
CAS Number: 50-70-4
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C6H14O6
Molecular Weight: 182.17
MDL Number: MFCD00004708
Linear Formula: C6H14O6
Product Type: Chemical
| API family | sorbitol |
| application(s) | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
| format | neat |
| grade | pharmaceutical primary standard |
| InChI | 1S/C6H14O6/c7-1-3(9)5(11) |
| InChI key | FBPFZTCFMRRESA-JGWLITMVSA |
| manufacturer/tradename | EDQM |
| mp | 98-100 °C (lit.) |
| SMILES string | OC[C@@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@H] |
| vapor density | <1 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | <0.1 mmHg ( 25 °C) |
| 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 solutions (a) and (b) in the identification by thin-layer chromatography (General text 2.2.27) and testing for related substances and assay using liquid chromatography (General text 2.2.29) of sorbitol, according to the monograph 0435 • Reference solutions (a) in the assay of sorbitol liquid (crystallizing), sorbitol liquid (non-crystallizing), and sorbitol, liquid, partially dehydrated using liquid chromatography (General text 2.2.29), according to the monographs 0436, 0437, and 2048 respectively • Reference solutions (b) in the identification and assay of maltitol, liquid using thin-layer chromatography (General text 2.2.27), and liquid chromatography (General text 2.2.29), according to the monograph 1236 |
| 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 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| mp | 98-100 °C (lit.) |
| UNSPSC | 41116107 |