D-Glucitol
Functional Use in Foods: Humectant; Texturizing Agent; Sequestrant; Nutritive Sweetener
Chemical Formula |
C6H14O6 |
Molecular Weight |
F.W. 182.17 |
CAS # |
50-70-4 |
Safety Information |
|
Health Hazard |
1 |
Fire Hazard |
1 |
Reactivity |
0 |
Test |
Specification |
Assay (C6H14O6; Anhydrous Basis) | 91.0-100.5% |
pH of a 10% (w/w) solution | 3.5-7.0 |
MAXIMUM LIMITS | |
Lead | 2 mg/kg |
Nickel | 1 mg/kg |
Reducing Sugars | 0.3% |
Residue on Ignition | 0.1% |
Water | 1.0% |
UPS limit |
150 lb |
Chemical information and descriptions have been provided by Spectrum Chemicals.