Sorbitan

Sorbitan
Names
IUPAC name
(3S)-2-(1,2-Dihydroxyethyl)tetrahydrofuran-3,4-diol
Other names
1,4-anhydrosorbitol
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
  • none
ECHA InfoCard 100.032.415
UNII
  • C1C([C@@H](C(O1)C(CO)O)O)O
Properties
C6H12O5
Molar mass 164.16 g/mol
Appearance colourless solid
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Sorbitan is a mixture of isomeric organic compounds derived from the dehydration of sorbitol and is an intermediate in the conversion of sorbitol to isosorbide. Sorbitan is primarily used in the production of surfactants such as polysorbates; which are important emulsifying agents, with a total annual demand of more than 10,000 tons in 2012. Sorbitan and Sorbitol esters are an uncommon allergen.

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