Sorbitol

EINECS No.

205-737-3

Molecular formula

C₄H₁₀O₄

Molecular weight

122.12

Melting point

118℃~120℃

Boiling point

329~331℃

Sweetness

60~70% of the Sucrose

Molecular structure

Characters

White crystalline powder with pleasant cool feeling. Slightly sweet, about 60~70% of the Sucrose sweetness. Zero Calories.  Low solubility (compared with sucrose), dissolved in water (37%, 25℃), easy to crystallize

Application

- Chewing gum   

- Confectionary

- Chocolate products

- Table sugar pouch

- Bakery

- Ice-cream

- Soft drinks

- Fondant icing