Preferred name | dextro-sorbitol |
Trivial Name | Sorbitol |
Short Description | (2R,3R,4R,5S)-hexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexol |
Formula | C6 H14 O6 |
CAS Number | 50-70-4 |
Deleted CAS Number | 15060-73-8 |
FEMA Number | 3029 |
ECHA Number | 200-061-5 |
FDA UNII | 506T60A25R |
Nikkaji Number | J2.299C |
Beilstein Number | 1721899 |
MDL | MFCD00004708 |
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NMR Predictor | External link |
FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
FDA Mainterm | 50-70-4 ; D-SORBITOL |
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(2R,3R,4R,5S)-hexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexol | |
NIST Chemistry WebBook: | Search Inchi |
Canada Domestic Sub. List: | 50-70-4 |
Pubchem (cid): | 5780 |
Pubchem (sid): | 134971781 |
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FDA Indirect Additives used in Food Contact Substances: | View |
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KEGG (GenomeNet): | C00794 |
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB00247 |
FooDB: | FDB011676 |
YMDB (Yeast Metabolome Database): | YMDB00656 |
Export Tariff Code: | 2905.44.0000 |
FDA Listing of Food Additive Status: | View |
VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
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Wikipedia: | View |
Formulations/Preparations: •sorbitol solution usp is a water solution containing, in each 100 g, 69-71 g of total solids consisting essentially of d-sorbitol and a small amount of mannitol and other isomeric polyhydric alcohols it has been used as replacement for propylene glycol and glycerin. •grades: crystals; technical; 70% aq soln (usp); resin; powder; fcc (solid & soln). |
Material listed in food chemical codex | Yes |
Molecular weight | 182.17277526855 |
Melting Point | 88 to 102°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Boiling Point | 494 to 495°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Flash Point TCC Value | 110 °C TCC |
logP (o/w) | -3.262 est |
Shelf life | 48 months (or longer if stored properly.) |
Storage notes | Store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light. |
Solubility | |
water, 2750000 mg/L @ 30 °C (exp) | Yes |
alcohol, slightly | Yes |
Odor Type: Caramellic | |
Odor strength | low |
General comment | At 100.00 %. odorless to sweet caramel |
Flavor Type: Sweet | |
sweet, caramellic | |
General comment | Sweet |
(data available) |
Applications | |
Flavoring purposes | Chocolate cocoa |
Other purposes | Humectants, Plasticisers, Skin conditioning |
Cosmetic purposes | Humectants, Plasticisers, Skin conditioning |
Preferred SDS: View | |
European information : | |
Most important hazard(s): | |
None - None found. | |
S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. | |
Hazards identification | |
Classification of the substance or mixture | |
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) | |
None found. | |
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements | |
Pictogram | |
Hazard statement(s) | |
None found. | |
Precautionary statement(s) | |
None found. | |
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
oral-rat LD50 15900 mg/kg FAO Nutrition Meetings Report Series. Vol. 53A, Pg. 498, 1974. intravenous-rat LD50 7100 mg/kg FAO Nutrition Meetings Report Series. Vol. 53A, Pg. 498, 1974. oral-mouse LD50 17800 mg/kg Yakkyoku. Pharmacy. Vol. 32, Pg. 1367, 1981. intravenous-mouse LD50 9480 mg/kg Yakkyoku. Pharmacy. Vol. 32, Pg. 1367, 1981. intraperitoneal-mouse LD50 15000 mg/kg Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine. Vol. 35, Pg. 98, 1936. | |
Dermal Toxicity: | |
subcutaneous-rat LD50 29600 mg/kg Drugs in Japan Vol. -, Pg. 607, 1990. subcutaneous-mouse LD50 24000 mg/kg Drugs in Japan Vol. -, Pg. 607, 1990. | |
Inhalation Toxicity: | |
Not determined |
Category: | |||
sweeteners, humectants, sequestrants, texturizers, stabilizers, bulking agents | |||
Recommendation for dextro-sorbitol usage levels up to: | |||
not for fragrance use. | |||
Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS). | |||
The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library | |||
publication number: 3 | |||
Click here to view publication 3 | |||
average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
baked goods: | - | 50000.00000 | |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | 1300.00000 | |
beverages(alcoholic): | - | - | |
breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
cheese: | - | - | |
chewing gum: | - | - | |
condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
confectionery froastings: | - | 500.00000 | |
egg products: | - | - | |
fats / oils: | - | - | |
fish products: | - | - | |
frozen dairy: | - | 70000.00000 | |
fruit ices: | - | 70000.00000 | |
gelatins / puddings: | - | 8000.00000 | |
granulated sugar: | - | - | |
gravies: | - | - | |
hard candy: | - | 21000.00000 | |
imitation dairy: | - | - | |
instant coffee / tea: | - | - | |
jams / jellies: | - | - | |
meat products: | - | - | |
milk products: | - | - | |
nut products: | - | - | |
other grains: | - | - | |
poultry: | - | - | |
processed fruits: | - | - | |
processed vegetables: | - | - | |
reconstituted vegetables: | - | - | |
seasonings / flavors: | - | - | |
snack foods: | - | - | |
soft candy: | - | - | |
soups: | - | - | |
sugar substitutes: | - | - | |
sweet sauces: | - | - |
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s): |
Outcome of the public consultation on a draft protocol for assessing exposure to sweeteners as part of their safety assessment under the food additives re-evaluation programme View page or View pdf |
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Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :5780 |
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data |
WGK Germany:2 |
(2R,3R,4R,5S)-hexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexol |
Chemidplus:0000050704 |
EPA/NOAA CAMEO:hazardous materials |
RTECS:50-70-4 |