Sorbitol, molecular formula is C6H14O6, molecular weight is 182.17, it is white hygroscopic powder or crystalline powder, flake or granule, odorless. Depending on the crystallization conditions, the melting point varies from 88~102°C, relative density is about 1.49. It is soluble in water (1g dissolves in about 0.45mL water), slightly soluble in ethanol and acetic acid. It has a cool sweet flavor, the sweetness is about half of sucrose, and the calorific value is similar to that of sucrose.
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