Also known as: D-Sorbitol; Glucitol; D-Glucitol
Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol used both therapeutically as an osmotic laxative and as a pharmaceutical excipient. It functions as a sweetener, humectant, and bulking agent in tablet formulations. Mediocon Inc manufactures GMP-compliant Sorbitol at its Aurangabad facility to international pharmacopoeial standards.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 50-70-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C₆H₁₄O₆ |
| Molecular Weight | 182.17 g/mol |
| Grade | IP / BP / EP / USP |
| Category | Osmotic Laxative / Pharmaceutical Excipient |
| Assay | NLT 98.0% |
| Loss on Drying | NMT 0.5% |
| Heavy Metals | NMT 20 ppm |
| Residue on Ignition | NMT 0.1% |
| Microbial Limits | Complies with pharmacopoeia |
| Identification | IR, HPLC Compliant |
| Batch No | SB/25030254 |
| Mfg Date | MAR 2025 |
| Exp Date | FEB 2031 |
| Packing | 25 kg HDPE drums / as per requirement |