Sorbitol

C₆H₁₄O₆

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

CAS: 50-70-4

Overview

Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol found naturally in many fruits. It is used as a low-calorie sweetener, humectant, and pharmaceutical excipient.

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

  • • Sugar-free sweetener
  • • Toothpaste humectant
  • • Pharmaceutical excipient
  • • Vitamin C synthesis

Fun Facts

  • ✦ Used as a feedstock to produce two-thirds of the world's vitamin C

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
1.4890 g/cm³
Melting Point
95.0 °C
Boiling Point
296.0 °C
Solubility
2350 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 Sorbitol?
Sorbitol (C₆H₁₄O₆) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name (2S,3R,4R,5R)-Hexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexol.
What is the molecular weight of Sorbitol?
Sorbitol has a molar mass of 182.17 g/mol.
What state is Sorbitol at room temperature?
Sorbitol is a solid at room temperature.
Is Sorbitol organic or inorganic?
Sorbitol is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Sorbitol?
Sorbitol (C₆H₁₄O₆) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).