Hydroxyethyl Sorbitol CAS NO 110204-68-7

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CAS No.:110204-68-7

Grade:Pharmacy Grade

Content:99.9%

Brand:Customizable

Packaging:Customizable

Description

Hydroxyethyl Sorbitol is a versatile, water-soluble polyol derivative synthesized from sorbitol and ethylene oxide. This compound is valued for its excellent humectant, plasticizing, and stabilizing properties, making it a key functional ingredient in various industrial formulations. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the personal care, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries seeking effective, non-toxic, and multifunctional additives.

Application

As a humectant and moisturizer in cosmetic and personal care products such as creams, lotions, and hair care formulations.
As a plasticizer and stabilizer in polymer and resin systems to improve flexibility and processing.
As a solubilizer and carrier in pharmaceutical preparations and topical drug delivery systems.
As a viscosity modifier and conditioning agent in liquid detergents and household cleaning products.
As a intermediate in the synthesis of more complex specialty surfactants and esters.
In industrial coatings and inks to control rheology and enhance film properties.

Basic Information


Product Name	Hydroxyethyl Sorbitol
CAS No.	110204-68-7
Molecular Formula	C8H18O8
Molecular Weight	242.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Sorbitol, ethoxylated; Ethoxylated Sorbitol; Polyoxyethylene Sorbitol; Sorbitol Ethylene Oxide Adduct; Hydroxyethylated Sorbitol; HES; 2-[1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexahydroxyhexyl]oxyethanol; NSC 402248
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Quality Control

Our Hydroxyethyl Sorbitol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which may affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 3.0%
pH (10% solution)	5.0 - 7.0
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm