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Thermo Scientific Chemicals D-Mannitol, ACS
D-Mannitol is used with boric acid to make dry electrolytic condensers for radio applications, artificial resins and plasticizers. It is used as excipient for chewable tablets due to its pleasant taste. It is used in volumetric analysis of boric acid in analytical chemistry. It is also used in the food industry as anticaking, free-flow agent, flavoring agent, stabilizer, thickener and nutritive sweetener. Further, it is used in medicine as diuretic and in the determination of renal function. In addition, it is used as a formulation aid, lubricant, non-nutritive sweetener and solvent for foods.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Melting Point
165°C to 167°C
Density
1.489 g/mL
Boiling Point
290°C to 295°C (3.5 mm)
Quantity
500 g
Beilstein
1721898
Merck Index
14,5745
Solubility Information
Soluble in water,alcohol,pyridine,aniline,glycerol and aqueous solution of alkalis; Insoluble in ether.
Formula Weight
182.17
Grade
ACS
Physical Form
Crystalline
EINECSNumber
200-711-8
RTECSNumber
OP2060000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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