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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H14O6
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
182.17
UNSPSC Code:
12352201
EC Index Number:
200-061-5
MDL number:
Quality Level
agency
BP, JP, NF, Ph. Eur.
product line
EMPROVE® EXPERT
form
solid
autoignition temp.
420 °C
pH
6-7 (20 °C, 100 g/L in H2O)
mp
94-96 °C
transition temp
flash point >100 °C
solubility
2350 g/L
density
1.49 g/cm3 at 20 °C
application(s)
liquid formulation
ophthalmics
parenterals
pharmaceutical
storage temp.
2-25°C
SMILES string
OC(C(O)C(O)CO)C(O)CO
InChI
1S/C6H14O6/c7-1-3(9)5(11)6(12)4(10)2-8/h3-12H,1-2H2
InChI key
FBPFZTCFMRRESA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
General description
Finding the right excipient that matches your needs as well as regulatory demands can be a complicated challenge in formulation. With our application know-how and regulatory expertise, we support you in every step of development, scale-up, and production.
As part of our Emprove® Program, our raw materials are offered with extensive documentation facilitating compliance of your pharma and biopharma product, full supply chain transparency and risk mitigation. Our SAFC® portfolio of high-quality products for biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical formulation and production withstands strict quality control procedures and is produced according to applicable cGMP guidelines.
As part of our Emprove® Program, our raw materials are offered with extensive documentation facilitating compliance of your pharma and biopharma product, full supply chain transparency and risk mitigation. Our SAFC® portfolio of high-quality products for biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical formulation and production withstands strict quality control procedures and is produced according to applicable cGMP guidelines.
Application
Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol which is widely used in biomolecule formulations as a stabilizer and tonicity agent.
Legal Information
Emprove is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
PARTECK is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
SAFC is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
wgk
WGK 1
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
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