Mannitol

C₆H₁₄O₆

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

CAS: 69-65-8

Übersicht

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

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Hydrogen H 14 1,0080
Carbon C 6 12,0110
Oxygen O 6 15,9990

Elementare Zusammensetzung

H
Hydrogen ×14
7,7%
C
Carbon ×6
39,6%
O
Oxygen ×6
52,7%

Verwendung

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

Wissenswertes

  • ✦ 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

Eigenschaften

Typ
organic
Zustand
solid
Molmasse
182,17 g/mol
Dichte
1,5200 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
167,0 °C
Siedepunkt
290,0 °C
Löslichkeit
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

Verwandte Verbindungen

Caffeine

C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

Coumarin

C₉H₆O₂

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acrylic Acid

C₃H₄O₂

Cysteine

C₃H₇NO₂S

DDT

C₁₄H₉Cl₅

Alanine

C₃H₇NO₂

Diazepam

C₁₆H₁₃ClN₂O

Dichloromethane

CH₂Cl₂

Butane

C₄H₁₀

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).