Manitol

C₆H₁₄O₆

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

CAS: 69-65-8

Descripción general

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

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Hidrógeno H 14 1,0080
Carbono C 6 12,0110
Oxígeno O 6 15,9990

Composición elemental

Usos

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

Datos curiosos

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

Estructura

SMILES

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

Propiedades

Tipo
organic
Estado
solid
Masa molar
182,17 g/mol
Densidad
1,5200 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
167,0 °C
Punto de ebullición
290,0 °C
Solubilidad
216 g/L at 25°C

Descriptores moleculares

Masa exacta
182,0790
XLogP
-3,1
TPSA
121,0 Ų
Donadores de enlace de hidrógeno
6
Aceptores de enlace de hidrógeno
6
Enlaces rotables
5
Átomos pesados
12
Complejidad
105,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Manitol?
Manitol (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 Manitol?
Manitol has a molar mass of 182.17 g/mol.
What state is Manitol at room temperature?
Manitol is a solid at room temperature.
Is Manitol organic or inorganic?
Manitol is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Manitol?
Manitol (C₆H₁₄O₆) is composed of Hidrógeno (H), Carbono (C), Oxígeno (O).