D-Sorbitol
D-Sorbitol is a naturally occurring and synthetically produced sugar alcohol with approximately half the sweetness of sucrose. It is utilized in research as an osmotic agent in cell culture studies, a carbohydrate source in microbial media, and a model compound in metabolic studies such as the polyol pathway, relevant to diabetic complications.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
50-70-4
Product Name Alternative
D-Glucitol, D-Sorbitol, DSorbitol, D Sorbitol, alcohol, isotonicity, inhibit, Inhibitor, humectant, Malate synthase G, Glucitol, Endogenous Metabolite, EndogenousMetabolite, sugar, sweetener, Sorbitol, Xylose isomerase, Six-carbon, thickener
Field of Research
Infectious Disease & Virology, Metabolism Research, Pharmacology & Drug Discovery
Purity
≥95% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
H2O:100 mg/mL (548.94 mM) ;10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:5 mg/mL (27.45 mM) ; DMSO:255 mg/mL (1399.79 mM)
Smiles
[C@H] ([C@@H] ([C@@H] (CO) O) O) ([C@H] (CO) O) O
Molecular Formula
C6H14O6
Molecular Weight
182.17
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
Available Sizes
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