Product Name: Mannitol
Chemical Formula: C6H14O6
CAS Number: 69-65-8
E-Number: E421
Mannitol is a white, crystalline powder or granules with a sweet taste. It is a polyol (sugar alcohol) commonly used in pharmaceutical, food, and industrial applications. It has excellent stability, low hygroscopicity, and good solubility in water.
Regulatory Compliance:
- Conforms to USP, BP, EP, FCC, and E421 standards.
- Kosher and Halal certified.
- Non-GMO and allergen-free.
Safety & Handling:
Mannitol is generally recognized as safe (GRAS). Avoid inhalation of fine particles. Use appropriate protective equipment when handling bulk quantities.
Appearance | White crystalline powder or granules |
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Assay (on dry basis) | 98.0% - 101.5% |
Loss on Drying | ≤ 0.5% |
Specific Rotation (α)D20 | +23° to +25° |
Residue on Ignition | ≤ 0.1% |
Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤ 5 ppm |
Arsenic (As) | ≤ 2 ppm |
Chloride (Cl) | ≤ 0.007% |
Sulfate (SO4) | ≤ 0.01% |
Reducing Sugars | ≤ 0.3% |
Bacterial Endotoxins | ≤ 2.5 IU/g |
pH (5% solution) | 4.5 - 7.0 |
- Pharmaceutical Industry: Used as an excipient, osmotic diuretic, and bulking agent in tablets.
- Food Industry: Used as a sweetener, anti-caking agent, and texturizer in sugar-free and low-calorie foods.
- Industrial Use: Used in fermentation, chemical synthesis, and personal care products.
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