Maltitol

Origin
China
CAS Number
585-88-6
HS Code
2940.00.00

Basic Info

IUPAC Name
(2R)-2-[(2R,3R,4S,5R,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxybutanedioic acid
Molecular Formula
C12H24O11
Molecular Weight (g/mol)
344.3200
Synonyms & Trade Names
Maltitol; Hydrogenated maltose; E965
Purity / Assay (%)
98% min
Grade / Quality Level
Food Grade
Physical Form
Solid
Concentration
Pure substance
Appearance / Color
White to off-white solid
Odor
Odorless
Melting Point (°C)
150.0000
Density (g/cm³)
1.4800
Solubility in Water
Freely soluble
UN Number
Not applicable
H-Statements
None
P-Statements
P260
REACH Status
Registered
Drug Precursor Status
Non-precursor
Storage Class (GHS)
13
Storage Conditions
Cool, dry place

Technical Document

Brief Overview
Maltitol is a type of sugar alcohol that is commonly used as a low-calorie sweetener and sugar substitute in food products. It is derived from maltose, which is a type of sugar that is found naturally in some foods like grains and vegetables. Maltitol has a similar taste and texture to sugar but contains fewer calories and has a lower glycemic index.
Manufacturing Process
Maltitol is manufactured by hydride reduction of double sugar alcohols in maltose. The industrial production process can be divided into two parts. First is the hydrolysis of maltose syrup starch, followed by hydrogenation of the hydrolyzed maltose syrup. These two steps produce maltitol.