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Isosorbide

March 13, 2026

Product based information:
Product Name: Isosorbide
Synonyms: Dianhydro-D-glucitol 98%;1,4:3,6-DIANHYDRO-D-SORBITOL;1,4:3,6-DIANHYDROGLUCITOL;1,4:
CAS: 652-67-5
MF: C6H10O4
MW: 146.14
EINECS: 211-492-3
Product Categories: Carbohydrates & Derivatives;Heterocycles;Intermediates & Fine Chemicals;Pharmaceuticals;11;Food Additivies;Inhibitors;652-67-5;1
Melting point 60-63 °C (lit.)
alpha 42 º (c=3, H2O)
Boiling point 175°C/2mmHg(lit.)
density 1.0945 (rough estimate)
vapor pressure 0.007Pa at 20℃
refractive index 45 ° (C=5, H2O)
storage temp. Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature
solubility DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly), Water (Slightly)
pka 13.17±0.40(Predicted)
Optical Rotation [α]20/D +45.2°, c = 3 in H2O
Water Solubility Soluble in alcohols, water and ketones.
Sensitive Hygroscopic
Appearance off-white to light yellow or beige crystals,

Specification
Purity: 98.5%
Supply Tons

Safety information:
Transport Information NON hazardous goods for shipment
HS Code 2932999099

Main Applications and Key Characteristics

Application Field Specific Uses Key Characteristics & Notes
Pharmaceutical Field Used as an active ingredient in diuretic drugs; used in the preparation of vasodilators for treating angina pectoris and heart failure; also used as a pharmaceutical excipient, or for lowering intraocular pressure to treat glaucoma. Isosorbide itself is an osmotic diuretic, while its derivatives (e.g., nitrates) are important cardiovascular medications.
Polymer Materials Serves as an important bio-based building block for synthesizing high-performance polymers such as polyesters, polycarbonates, and polyurethanes; used as a plasticizer in polymer production. It is derived from glucose/sorbitol, making it an environmentally friendly green chemical. It imparts good heat resistance, optical transparency, and surface hardness to materials.
Research & Other Used as a reference standard for scientific research, for example, in pharmacopoeia for the thin-layer chromatography identification of related excipients; used as an osmoprotectant or cryoprotectant to stabilize proteins and nucleic acids; in food contact materials, it can be used as a comonomer in polyester production, with a specific migration limit of 5 mg/kg. High-purity products are suitable for analytical method development and quality control.

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