Sorbitol

C₆H₁₄O₆

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

CAS: 50-70-4

개요

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

구성

원소 기호 원자 원자 질량
Hydrogen H 14 1.0080
Carbon C 6 12.0110
Oxygen O 6 15.9990

원소 구성

H
7.7%
C
39.6%
O
52.7%

용도

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

흥미로운 사실

  • 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

성질

유형
organic
상태
solid
몰 질량
182.17 g/mol
밀도
1.4890 g/cm³
녹는점
95.0 °C
끓는점
296.0 °C
용해도
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

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).