sorbitol and its Impurities
Sorbitol occurs naturally and is also produced synthetically from glucose. It was formerly used as a diuretic and may still be used as a laxative and in irrigating solutions for some surgical procedures. A polyhydric alcohol with about half the sweetness of sucrose.Reference standards of Sorbitol API,and its pharmacopeial, non pharmacopeial impurities, and stable isotopes are listed below.
