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Sorbitol

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

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Synonym(s):
D-Sorbitol, D-Glucitol
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H14O6
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
182.17
Beilstein:
1721899
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

vapor density

<1 (vs air)

vapor pressure

<0.1 mmHg ( 25 °C)

API family

sorbitol

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

mp

98-100 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

SMILES string

OC[C@@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)CO

InChI

1S/C6H14O6/c7-1-3(9)5(11)6(12)4(10)2-8/h3-12H,1-2H2/t3-,4+,5-,6-/m1/s1

InChI key

FBPFZTCFMRRESA-JGWLITMVSA-N

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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, has 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.

Application

This European Pharmacopoeia reference standard is intended for use only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia. Their suitability for any other use is not guaranteed and is the sole responsibility of the user. This standard is not intended for human or animal use.
Established for the preparation of the below-given solutions as per European Pharmacopoeia:
  • Reference solutions (a) and (b) in the identification by thin-layer chromatography (General text 2.2.27) and testing for related substances and assay using liquid chromatography (General text 2.2.29) of sorbitol, according to the monograph 0435
  • Reference solutions (a) in the assay of sorbitol liquid (crystallizing), sorbitol liquid (non-crystallizing), and sorbitol, liquid, partially dehydrated using liquid chromatography (General text 2.2.29), according to the monographs 0436, 0437, and 2048 respectively
  • Reference solutions (b) in the identification and assay of maltitol, liquid using thin-layer chromatography (General text 2.2.27), and liquid chromatography (General text 2.2.29), according to the monograph 1236

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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Sorbitol Liquid, Partially Dehydrated
European Pharmacopoeia Commission and European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & Healthcare
European pharmacopoeia, 3868-3869 (2019)
Sorbitol Liquid (Non-Crystallising
European Pharmacopoeia Commission and European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & Healthcare
European pharmacopoeia, 3867-3868 (2019)
Sorbitol
European Pharmacopoeia Commission and European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & Healthcare
European pharmacopoeia, 3865-3867 (2019)
Sorbitol Liquid (Crystallising)
European Pharmacopoeia Commission and European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & Healthcare
European pharmacopoeia, 3867-3867 (2019)
Maltitol, Liquid
European Pharmacopoeia Commission and European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & Healthcare
European pharmacopoeia, 3171-3172 (2019)

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