Maltitol

Maltitol is an orally active polyol and sugar alcohol sweetener produced by the hydrogenation of maltose. Maltitol can replace sucrose and has characteristics of having a minor impact on blood sugar and potential prebiotic effects[1][2][3].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[585-88-6]

UNSPSC

12352005

Hazard Statement

H302, H312, H332

Target

Fatty Acid Synthase (FASN) ; PPAR

Type

Natural Products

Related Pathways

Cell Cycle/DNA Damage; Metabolic Enzyme/Protease; Vitamin D Related/Nuclear Receptor

Field of Research

Others

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/Maltitol.html

Purity

98.0

Solubility

DMSO : 33.33 mg/mL (ultrasonic) |H2O : 175 mg/mL (ultrasonic)

Smiles

O[C@H](CO)[C@H]([C@H](O)[C@H](CO)O)O[C@@H]1[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@@H](CO)O1

Molecular Formula

C12H24O11

Molecular Weight

344.31

Precautions

H302, H312, H332

References & Citations

[1]Saraiva A, et al. Maltitol: Analytical Determination Methods, Applications in the Food Industry, Metabolism and Health Impacts. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2020 Jul 20;17 (14) :5227.|[2]Urushima H, et al. Maltitol Prevents the Progression of Fatty Liver Degeneration in Mice Fed High-Fat Diets. J Med Food. 2015 Oct;18 (10) :1081-7.|[3]Canimoglu S, et al. The genotoxic and teratogenic effects of maltitol in rats. Toxicol Ind Health. 2013 Nov;29 (10) :935-43.