SORBITOL MASTER

Sorbitol - Pharma Grade (Liquid Form)
Packing Size – 20 Kg Bag
COA – Available
Source – Master

Sorbitol, also known as D-glucitol, is a versatile sugar alcohol (polyol) used extensively in the pharmaceutical industry. It is primarily valued for its role as a humectant, sweetener, and stabilizing agent.
Key Characteristics
• Appearance: Typically found as a clear, colorless, syrupy liquid (Sorbitol 70% Solution) or a white, crystalline, odorless powder.
• Sweetness: Approximately 60% as sweet as sucrose (table sugar).
• Solubility: Highly soluble in water and slightly soluble in alcohol.
• Safety: Non-cariogenic (does not cause tooth decay) and has a low glycemic index, making it suitable for diabetic-friendly formulations.
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Pharmaceutical Applications
Sorbitol serves several critical functions in drug manufacturing:
• Excipient in Oral Liquids: It acts as a vehicle for sugar-free syrups and suspensions. Its high viscosity provides a pleasant mouthfeel and helps mask the bitter taste of active ingredients.
• Plasticizer for Softgel Capsules: In the production of soft gelatin capsules, sorbitol (often in combination with glycerin) provides flexibility and prevents the shells from becoming brittle.
• Humectant: It retains moisture, preventing the "cap-locking" of bottles and ensuring that topical creams or pastes do not dry out.
• Tablet Filler/Binder: In powder form, it is used in direct compression for chewable tablets and lozenges due to its "cool" sensation in the mouth (negative heat of solution).
• Cryoprotectant: Used in the stabilization of proteins and vaccines during the freeze-drying (lyophilization) process.
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Standard Specifications (Typical)

Feature Specification (Liquid 70%)
Assay (Sorbitol Content) 64.0% – 72.0% (w/w)
Refractive Index 1.455 – 1.465
Specific Gravity 1.285 – 1.305
Reducing Sugars ≤ 0.15%
Heavy Metals ≤ 10 ppm
pH (in 1:1 water) 5.0 – 7.5
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Storage and Handling
• Storage: Should be stored in a cool, dry place. Liquid sorbitol should be kept at temperatures above 20°C to prevent crystallization (though crystals can be redissolved by gentle heating).
• Shelf Life: Generally 24 months if kept in original, unopened packaging away from direct sunlight.
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