Mannitol

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 07.05.2021

Synonym(s)

CAS No 69-65-8; D-Mannitol; Manna sugar; Mannite; Mannitum

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Mannitol is a white substance belonging to the sugar alcohols of the hexitol series. It is soluble in water and ethanol. Mannitol occurs as a cell wall component in a number of brown algae . Mannitol also occurs as an anhydride (mannitan).

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Food additive (E 421)

Processing in pharmaceutical and cosmetic products. In cosmetic formulations, mannitol is used as a binder, moisturizer, flavoring and skin care agent.

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Last updated on: 07.05.2021

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer