D-Sorbitol

D-Sorbitol is a six-carbon sugar alcohol (polyol) supplied as a white, crystalline, water-soluble powder. It is widely used in biochemical, microbiological, and food science research as a carbon source, osmotic agent, and substrate for enzymatic studies.

In laboratory applications, D-Sorbitol serves as a substrate in metabolic and fermentation assays, a stabilizer in formulations, and a carbon source in microbial growth media. Its high purity and stability ensure reproducible results in experiments requiring precise sugar alcohol supplementation or studies of carbohydrate metabolism.

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