1.05983

D-Mannitol

for the determination of boric acid

• Synonym(s): Mannite
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₆H₁₄O₆
• CAS Number: 69-65-8
• Molecular Weight: 182.17
• Beilstein: 1721898
• MDL number: MFCD00064287
• EC Index Number: 200-711-8

Properties

• Quality Level: 100
• form: powder
• autoignition temp.: 410 °C
• potency: 13500 mg/kg LD₅₀, oral (Rat)
• pH: 5-7 (20 °C, 100 g/L in H₂O)
• bp: 290-295 °C/4 hPa
• mp: 167-170 °C (lit.)
• solubility: 213 g/L
• bulk density: 400‑500 kg/m³
• storage temp.: no temp limit
• SMILES string: OC[C@@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@H](O)CO
• InChI: 1S/C6H14O6/c7-1-3(9)5(11)6(12)4(10)2-8/h3-12H,1-2H2/t3-,4-,5-,6-/m1/s1
• InChI key: FBPFZTCFMRRESA-KVTDHHQDSA-N

Description

Biochem/physiol Actions

A sugar alcohol sweet tastant. Used in sweetness inhibition studies.

Analysis Note

Identity (IR-spectrum): passes test
Melting point: 166 - 169
Suitability for boric acid determination: passes test

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 1