D-Sorbitol, 99%

Name: D-Sorbitol, 99%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-003173

About D-Sorbitol, 99%

D-Sorbitol is a cell culture reagent in Microbiology grade carrying the CAS registry number 50-70-4 at a purity of 99%. With the molecular formula C6H14O6, it has a molar mass of 182.17 g/mol. Systematically, it is named (2R,3R,4R,5S)-hexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexol. Alternative names: D-Glucitol and sorbitol.

It is supplied as colourless or white powder to crystals. Reported physical data include a melting point of 98-100 °C. Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. Good laboratory practice and suitable PPE are recommended during handling.

Key uses span cell culture, media supplementation and cell-based assays. Our customers for this product work in academic and industrial research and diagnostics and biotechnology.

Available in 250 g, 500 g, 1 kg and 5 kg packs, D-Sorbitol is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Cell culture
Media supplementation
Cell-based assays

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	D-Sorbitol, 99%
Catalogue No.	VQ-003173
CAS Number	50-70-4
IUPAC name	(2R,3R,4R,5S)-hexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexol
Molecular formula	C₆H₁₄O₆
Molecular weight	182.17 g/mol
Exact mass	182.079
Grade	Microbiology
Purity / assay	99%
HSN code	29054400
InChIKey	FBPFZTCFMRRESA-JGWLITMVSA-N
SMILES	C([C@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](CO)O)O)O)O)O
PubChem CID	5780

Physical properties
Physical form	Crystalline
Appearance	Colourless or white powder to crystals
Melting point	98-100 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	-3.1
H-bond donors / acceptors	6 / 6
TPSA	121 Å²
Synonyms	D-Glucitol, sorbitol, glucitol, Glucarine, (-)-Sorbitol, Nivitin, D-(-)-Sorbitol, Sorbostyl, Multitol, Sorbol, Cholaxine, Sionite

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 50-70-4

Molecular Biology

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Formula: C₆H₁₄O₆
MW: 182.17 g/mol

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BP/USP / Food Grade

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Formula: C₆H₁₄O₆
MW: 182.17 g/mol

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IP/BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur.…

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MW: 182.17 g/mol

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LR / Microbiology

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MW: 182.17 g/mol

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USP

Sorbitol, liquid, USP 91.00–100.50%

CAS: 50-70-4
Formula: C₆H₁₄O₆
MW: 182.17 g/mol

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Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of D-Sorbitol, 99%?

The CAS Registry Number of D-Sorbitol, 99% is 50-70-4. It is also known as D-Glucitol, sorbitol, glucitol.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of D-Sorbitol, 99%?

D-Sorbitol, 99% has the molecular formula C6H14O6 and a molecular weight of 182.17 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (2R,3R,4R,5S)-hexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexol.

Which grade and pack sizes of D-Sorbitol, 99% can I order?

We supply D-Sorbitol, 99% in Microbiology (99%) grade, in 250 g, 500 g, 1 kg, 5 kg, 4 x 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with D-Sorbitol, 99%?

Yes. Every lot of D-Sorbitol, 99% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can D-Sorbitol, 99% be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export D-Sorbitol, 99% worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.