Maltitol
SIGMA/M8892 - ≥98% (HPLC)
Synonym: 4-O-α-Glucopyranosyl-D-sorbitol
CAS Number: 585-88-6
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C12H24O11
Molecular Weight: 344.31
EC Number: 209-567-0
MDL Number: MFCD00006600
Linear Formula: C12H24O11
Product Type: Chemical
| assay | ≥98% (HPLC) |
| color | white |
| form | powder |
| InChI | 1S/C12H24O11/c13-1-4(16)7 |
| InChI key | VQHSOMBJVWLPSR-WUJBLJFYSA |
| mp | 149-152 °C (lit.) |
| Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
| SMILES string | OC[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@H]( |
| solubility | water: 50 mg/mL, clear, colorless |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| sweetness | 0.9 × sucrose |
| Application: | Maltitol has been used in a study to assess the dissolution rate enhancement of piroxicam by ordered mixing. It has also been used in a study to investigate the comparative effects of the maltitol chewing gums on reducing plaque. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Sugar substitute with a weak genotoxic effect. |
| General description: | Maltitol is a low-caloric artificial sweetener, consisting of a sugar alcohol (polyol), |
| Other Notes: | To gain a comprehensive understanding of our extensive range of Sugar alcohols for your research, we encourage you to visit our Carbohydrates Category page. |
| Packaging: | 25, 100 g in poly bottle |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | ≥98% (HPLC) |
| mp | 149-152 °C (lit.) |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| UNSPSC | 12352201 |

