Mannitol
D-mannitol is the D-enantiomer of mannitol. It has a role as a member of compatible osmolytes, a metabolite, an antiglaucoma drug, an osmotic diuretic, a sweetening agent, an allergen, a hapten, an Escherichia coli metabolite, a food anticaking agent, a food stabiliser, a food humectant, a food thickening agent and a food bulking agent.
IUPAC: (2R,3R,4R,5R)-hexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexol
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Physical & Chemical Properties
| Melting Point | 331 to 334 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 563 °F at 3.5 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.489 at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Flash Point | greater than 300 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | D-mannitol appears as odorless white crystalline powder or free-flowing granules. Sweet taste. (NTP, 1992) |
Data: PubChem · Last updated: 4/20/2026
GHS Classification
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Classification data is sourced from ECHA.
Regulatory Compliance
Listed
note: Status based on EPA TSCA Active Inventory · inventory name: TSCA Chemical Substance Inventory
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HS Code(s): 2905
Data: UN Comtrade
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