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Maltitol, 97%
Description
Maltitol is used in the manufacturing of sweets, including sugarless hard candies, chewing gum, chocolates, baked goods and ice cream. In the pharmaceutical industry, it is used as an excipient. Further, it is used as a plasticizer in gelatin capsules, humectant, emollient and a low-calorie sweetening agent. It is involved in the study to investigate the comparative effects of the maltitol chewing gums on reducing plaque.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Maltitol is used in the manufacturing of sweets, including sugarless hard candies, chewing gum, chocolates, baked goods and ice cream. In the pharmaceutical industry, it is used as an excipient. Further, it is used as a plasticizer in gelatin capsules, humectant, emollient and a low-calorie sweetening agent. It is involved in the study to investigate the comparative effects of the maltitol chewing gums on reducing plaque.
Solubility
Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in ethanol.
Notes
Store in a cool place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 149°C to 152°C |
| Assay Percent Range | 0.97 |
| Quantity | 250 g |
| Beilstein | 89983 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in ethanol. |
| Formula Weight | 344.32 |
| Percent Purity | 97% |
| Chemical Name or Material | Maltitol |
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