Sorbitol

Japanese: ソルビット

Its chemical formula is C ₆ H ₁ ₄ O ₆ . It is also known as sorbitol or glucitol. It is a hexahydric alcohol found in fruits such as apples, pears, plums, and cherries. It is a sweet, colorless crystal with a melting point of 93-94°C. It is easily soluble in water and hot alcohol. It is produced by hydrogenation or electrolytic reduction of D-glucose. It is used as a raw material for the production of vitamin C and surfactants, and is used as a substitute for sucrose by diabetics.
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Japanese:

化学式はC₆H₁₄O₆。ソルビトール，グルシトールとも。リンゴ，ナシ，スモモ，オウトウなどの果実に含まれる６価のアルコール。甘味ある無色の結晶で，融点93〜94℃。水および熱アルコールに易溶。D-グルコースの水素添加または電解還元で製造。ビタミンC，界面活性剤の製造原料となり，糖尿病患者にショ糖の代用とされる。
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