Sorbitol sorbitol, alias sorbitol. English names Sorbitol, D-Glucitol, Sorbol, D-Sorbitol. The molecular formula is C6H14O6 with a molecular weight of 182.17. White hygroscopic powder or crystalline powder, flake or granule, odorless. Depending on the crystallization conditions, the melting point varies in the range of 88 ~ 102 C, and the relative density is about 1.49. It is soluble in water (1g in about 0.45mL water), slightly soluble in ethanol and acetic acid. It has a cool sweetness, about half the sweetness of sucrose, and its calorific value is similar to that of sucrose. In the food industry, most of the sorbitol liquids are 69-71%. Toxicity tests showed that excessive oral administration could cause diarrhea and digestive disorders.