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Maltitol
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Maltitol |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | Maltitol;4-O-alpha-D-Glucopyranosyl-D-glucitol |
| Chinese name | 麦芽糖醇 |
| Chinese synonyms | 氢化麦芽糖;麦芽糖醇糖浆;Maltitol |
| Chemical category | Sweeteners |
| CAS No. | 585-88-6 |
| EINECS No. | 209-567-0 |
| Molecular formula | C12H24O11 |
| Molecular weight | 344.31 |
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Technical indicators
Assay ≥98.0%; water ≤1.0%; reducing sugars ≤0.1%; heavy metals (as Pb) ≤5 ppm; residue on ignition ≤0.1%
Performance characteristics
White crystalline powder or colorless syrup, sweet taste, low calorie, non-cariogenic
Application scenarios
Food sweetener (sugar-free confectionery, beverages), pharmaceutical excipient, cosmetics