Mannitol

C₆H₁₄O₆

IUPAC: (2R,3R,4R,5R)-Hexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexol

CAS: 69-65-8

Overview

Mannitol is a sugar alcohol used medically to reduce intracranial and intraocular pressure. It occurs naturally in seaweed, mushrooms, and tree exudates.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Hydrogen H 14 1.0080
Carbon C 6 12.0110
Oxygen O 6 15.9990

Elemental Composition

H
Hydrogen ×14
7.7%
C
Carbon ×6
39.6%
O
Oxygen ×6
52.7%

Uses

  • • Medical diuretic
  • • Pharmaceutical excipient
  • • Food additive
  • • Renal function test

Fun Facts

  • ✦ Named after manna, the biblical food, because it was first isolated from manna ash tree sap

Structure

SMILES

C(C(C(C(C(CO)O)O)O)O)O

Properties

Type
organic
State
solid
Molar Mass
182.17 g/mol
Density
1.5200 g/cm³
Melting Point
167.0 °C
Boiling Point
290.0 °C
Solubility
216 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
182.0790
XLogP
-3.1
TPSA
121.0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
6
H-Bond Acceptors
6
Rotatable Bonds
5
Heavy Atoms
12
Complexity
105.0

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mannitol?
Mannitol (C₆H₁₄O₆) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name (2R,3R,4R,5R)-Hexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexol.
What is the molecular weight of Mannitol?
Mannitol has a molar mass of 182.17 g/mol.
What state is Mannitol at room temperature?
Mannitol is a solid at room temperature.
Is Mannitol organic or inorganic?
Mannitol is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Mannitol?
Mannitol (C₆H₁₄O₆) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).