About this product
Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol (polyol) — chemically D-glucitol, also written D-sorbitol — CAS 50-70-4. We stock it as Sorbitol Solution 70% (Non-Crystallizing) IP: a clear, colourless syrupy liquid, miscible with water, conforming to the Indian Pharmacopoeia. Buyers use it as a pharmacopoeial excipient in syrups and liquid orals, as a humectant in oral-care and personal-care formulations, and across food and pharma-grade blends that specify an IP-grade polyol. Stock is held at our Redhills warehouse in Chennai in 300 kg HDPE drums and bulk road tanker, for dispatch across South India.
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Product DataTechnical Specifications
Physical Properties
- Appearance
- Clear, colourless syrupy liquid; appearance of solution clear and colourless
- Assay
- 68.0 – 72.0 % (anhydrous substance); D-Glucitol 91.0 – 99.0 % on anhydrous basis
- Solubility
- Miscible with water
Supply & Packaging
- Packaging
- 300 kg HDPE drumsBulk road tanker
- Grades Available
- Non-Crystallizing IP — conforms to Indian Pharmacopoeia
- Origin
- Domestic
Compliance & Storage
- HS Code
- 2905 44 00
- Hazard Class
- Not classified as hazardous
- Storage
- Store in tightly closed containers, protected from moisture. Food/pharma-grade handling — keep away from contamination.
These specs are indicative. Request a Certificate of Analysis (COA) for batch-specific values.
Source Manufacturers
Sourced directly from verified manufacturers for consistent quality and traceability.
Supplied across South IndiaCoimbatoreMaduraiHosurBangaloreHyderabadVisakhapatnamKochi
Frequently Asked Questions
What is sorbitol used for?
Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol (polyol) used as a pharmacopoeial excipient in syrups and liquid orals, as a humectant in oral-care and personal-care formulations, and in other food and pharma-grade blends. We supply it as Sorbitol Solution 70% (Non-Crystallizing) IP, conforming to the Indian Pharmacopoeia.
What is the CAS number of sorbitol, and its chemical name?
The CAS number for sorbitol is 50-70-4. Its chemical name is D-glucitol — also written D-sorbitol — a sugar alcohol, or polyol. The HSN code is 2905 44 00.
Is sorbitol a liquid or a powder?
Sorbitol exists in both forms. The grade we stock is the 70% solution: a clear, colourless syrupy liquid, miscible with water. Appearance of solution is clear and colourless.
What is the specification of sorbitol 70% solution IP?
Assay (anhydrous substance) is 68.0 – 72.0 %, with D-Glucitol at 91.0 – 99.0 % on an anhydrous basis and water content 28.0 – 32.0 %. Ethylene glycol and di-ethylene glycol are each 0.10 % w/w max, conductivity 10 uS/cm max, reducing sugars 0.2 % max (9.3 % max after hydrolysis), lead 0.5 ppm max and nickel 1 ppm max.
Who supplies sorbitol in Chennai, and in what packaging?
We are importers and distributors of industrial and pharma-grade chemicals, working since 1997. Stock is held at our Redhills warehouse in Chennai for dispatch across South India. Sorbitol 70% solution moves in 300 kg HDPE drums and bulk road tanker; order sizes depend on packaging and current stock. For a quote, call or WhatsApp +91 86087 80096.
Which sorbitol manufacturers do you supply, and is a TDS or MSDS available?
We source sorbitol from manufacturers including Gujarat Ambuja Exports (GAEL), Godrej, Viswaat Chemicals and Bluecraft Agro. The documented grade is GAEL's maize-derived, IP-conforming sorbitol made at Chalisgaon, Maharashtra. Both the TDS and the MSDS are available from this page.
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