Mannitol
USP/1375105 - United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
Synonym: D-Mannitol; ((2R,3R,4R,5R)
CAS Number: 69-65-8
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C6H14O6
Molecular Weight: 182.17
EC Number: 200-711-8
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 | USP |
| mp | 167-170 °C (lit.) |
| SMILES string | OC[C@@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@H] |
| Analysis Note: | These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind. |
| Application: | Mannitol USP reference standard for use in specified compendial tests and assays. Also used to prepare standard preparation, resolution, system suitability, and standard solution for assay, identification, and impurity analysis according to the given below monographs of United States Pharmacopeia (USP): • Mannitol Injection • Mannitol • Isomalt • Xylitol • Inositol |
| 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 have 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. |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| mp | 167-170 °C (lit.) |
| UNSPSC | 41116107 |

