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Send EmailMannitol, Osmitrol, Manna Sugar, Cordycepic Acid, Sea Crystal, Osmofundin, E 421 , 69-65-8
Molecular Formula (Mannitol): C6H14O6
Molecular Weight: 182.17 g/mol
Chemical Name: D-Mannitol
CAS Number: 69-65-8
It has 50% more sweetness than sucrose. This chemical compound is a naturally occurring substance in fruits and vegetables.
It does not have caryonegic properties. It is a hexahydric alcohol derivative. It is also found in mushrooms. Its function in such areas is as a sugar and carbohydrate reserve.
It is a derivative of the sorbitol compound.
E Code: E 421.
Other Names:
Osmitrol
87-78-5
Manna Sugar
Cordyspepic Acid
Sea Crystal
Manitone-S
Osmofundin
Physical and Chemical Properties:
It is in the form of a white crystal powder in physical appearance. It can also be found in granule form.
It has a sweet taste. It has an odor.
Melting point is 168 °C.
Boiling point is between 290 °C and 295 °C.
Mannitol solubility is 216 g/Lt at 25 °C. Its solubility increases when the temperature increases. Its solubility in glycerin is 1g/18 mlt.
Its density is 1.52 gr/cm³ at 20 °C.
Mannitol Usage Areas:
It is used as a basic ingredient in the manufacture of chewable tablets in the pharmaceutical sector thanks to its non-hygroscopic properties.
Mannitol is used in the production of drug-containing gums.
Its sweetening agent feature is used.
It is used in the manufacture of drugs produced to treat swelling around the brain and inside the eyes.
Some people have difficulty producing urine in their bodies. It is used in the manufacture of drugs used to ensure that the body produces urine.
Drugs containing this chemical are given to treat patients with kidney failure. Thanks to these drugs, excess water and toxic substances in the body are removed. Mannitol is used in the manufacture of these drugs.
It is used as an anti-caking agent in the food sector.
It is used as a flavoring agent in the production of nuts.
Sugar alcohols used in the production of antifreeze, namely alcohols such as Mannitol, dextrose, maltitol, sorbitol. With the increase in Dextrose Equivalent, it will increase water activity and inhibition of crystallization of water. In this way, the freezing point will decrease.
It is used as a flavor enhancer.
It is used in very small amounts together with Mono Ethylene Glycol as an anti-wear chemical in vehicle engines.
It is among the chemicals used as a sweetener in chewable tablets.
