Mannitol (Pharmaceutical Grade)
CAS Number: 69-65-8
Pharmaceutical grade Mannitol is a sugar alcohol excipient used extensively as a diluent and bulking agent in tablet, lyophilized, and parenteral formulations. Its low hygroscopicity, pleasant taste, and cooling sensation make it ideal for chewable and orally disintegrating tablets. Compliant with USP/NF, EP, JP, and ChP standards.
Technical Specifications
| assay (%) | ≥99.0 |
| appearance | White crystalline powder |
| pH (5% solution) | 4.5–7.0 |
| heavy metals (ppm) | ≤5 |
| loss on drying (%) | ≤0.3 |
| reducing sugars (%) | ≤0.2 |
Applications
- Chewable and orally disintegrating tablets
- Lyophilization bulking agent
- Parenteral diluent
- Direct compression filler
- Confectionery and nutraceutical applications
Key Features
- Low hygroscopicity for stable formulations
- Pleasant sweet taste with cooling effect
- Suitable for lyophilization and injectables
- USP/NF, EP, JP, ChP compliant
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