PEARLITOL® 100 SD
Mannitol
EP/USP/JP/CHP compliance
Product Name |
PEARLITOL® 100 SD Mannitol |
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Synonyms |
D-Mannitol |
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CAS Number |
69-65-8 |
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Chemical Structure |
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Molecular Weight |
182.17 g/mol |
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Physical Form or Appearence |
White or almost white crystalline powder |
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Application |
PEARLITOL® 100 SD / Mannitol is a direct compression excipient. It is a non-cariogenic and non-acidogenic sugar-free sweetener with exceptional physical and chemical stability and no hygroscopicity. It is suitable in formulations addressing all types of patient populations including pediatric and diabetic. It can be used in lozenges, swallowable tablets, orally dispersible tablets, chewable tablets and effervescent tablets. |
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Water Content (LOD) |
Maximum water content: 0.5 % |
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Morphology |
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Average Mean Particle Diameter |
100 µm |
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Particle Size Distribution by Laser Diffraction |
dv10 = 20 µm |
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Solubility |
Freely soluble in water (1 part in 5.5), sparingly soluble in 95% ethanol (1 part in 83), practically insoluble in ether |
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Melting Temperature |
166-170°C |
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Water sorption isotherm at 20°C |
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Taste/Odor |
Slightly sweet (sweetening power about 70% that of sucrose) and with a slight cooling effect. |
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Compression Behaviour |
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Experimental Conditions for Compression Behavior |
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Powder Characteristics |
Powder Flowability: 6.2 s (according to Ph.Eur. 2.9.16, 10mm outflow opening) |
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