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Mannitol: Chemical name: D-Mannitol Assay: 98.0-102.0% Appearance: White crystalline powder Molecular formula: C6H14O6 Molecular weight: 182.17 Structural formula:  |
Mannitol, also known as mannite or manna sugar, is a white, crystalline solid that looks and tastes sweet like sucrose. Medically it is used to treat increased intracranial pressure. It also has several industrial uses. In plants its purpose is to alleviate osmotic stress. Mannitol is of stable properties, and it does not need insulin in its physiological metabolism. With its own unique physiological properties, mannitol is widely used in medicine, food and other industrial fields.