Sweetener Mannitol /Maitol CAS 87-78-5
Mannitol is colorless crystalline powder, odor free and with sweet taste, it is easily dissolved in water and slightly dissolved in ethyl alcohol. Mannitol is a type of functional sugar alcohl with excellent performance.Mannitol 's molecular formula is C6H14O6 and molecular weight is 182.17.Mannitol is nonhygroscopic, odorless, white or colorless crystal powder.
Mannitol is a type of sugar alcohol which is also used as a medication.As a sugar, it is often used as a sweetener in diabetic food, as it is poorly absorbed from the intestines.As a medication, it is used to decrease pressure in the eyes, as in glaucoma,and to lower increased intracranial pressure. Medically, it is given by injection. Effects typically begin within 15 minutes andlast up to 8 hours.
Mannitol is an isomer of sorbitol, another sugar alcohol; the two differ only in the orientation of the hydroxyl group on carbon.
While similar, the two sugar alcohols have very different sources in nature, melting points, and uses.
