D-Mannitol PurCert Secondary Reference Standard (CRM) [Includes all characterization data]

CRM


Linear Formula:  C6H14O6
Molecular Weight:  182.17
CAS Number: 69-65-8

Properties

Water Solubility Soluble
Assay Purity >=99 %
Refractive index n20/D 1.3330
B pt. 295°C
M pt. 167-170°C
Density 1.52 g/cm3
Form Solid

Safety Information

GHS Pictogram
HS Code 29054300
Flash point 290-295°C/3.5mm
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids

Description

Application
It is used as a sweetener pharmaceutical excipient and in medical treatments such as reducing intracranial pressure.

Purpose
Its main purpose is to act as a low-calorie sweetener and osmotic agent in medical and food applications.

General Description
D-Mannitol is a type of sugar alcohol derived from mannose appearing as a white crystalline substance.