PEARLITOL® 160 C
Mannitol
EP/USP/JP/CHP compliance
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Product Name |
PEARLITOL® 160 C 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 |
182.2 g/mol |
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Physical Form or Appearence |
White or almost white, crystalline powder |
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Application |
PEARLITOL® 160 C is dedicated to nutraceutical and pharmaceutical oral dosage applications needing the benefit of a filler as well as a bulk sweetener. It is a sugar-free and non-cariogenic excipient with very high physical and chemical stability and no hygroscopicity |
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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 |
160 µm |
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Particle Size Distribution by Laser Diffraction |
dv10 = 32 µm dv50 = 160 µm dv90 = 315 µm |
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Solubility |
Very soluble in water (216 mg/ml at 25°C), practically insoluble in ethanol |
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Melting Temperature |
169°C |
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Water sorption isotherm at 20°C |
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Taste/Odor |
Odorless and pleasant taste; slight sweetness and cooling effect |
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Powder characteristics |
Bulk Density: 0.64 g/cm3 Tapped Density: 0.69 g/cm3 True Density: 1.514 g/cm3 Specific Surface Area: 0.25 m²/g |