A dianhydrohexitol
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Isosorbide

Item No. 33197

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Technical Information
Formal Name
1,4:3,6-dianhydro-D-glucitol
CAS Number
652-67-5
Synonyms
  • 1,4:3,6-dianhydro-D-Sorbitol
  • (+)-D-Isosorbide
  • NSC 40725
Molecular Formula
C6H10O4
Formula Weight
146.1
Purity
≥95%
Formulation (Request formulation change)
A crystalline solid
Solubility(Learn about Variance in Solubility)
DMF: 30 mg/mlDMSO: 30 mg/mlEthanol: 30 mg/mlPBS (pH 7.2): 10 mg/ml
SMILES
O[C@@H]1[C@]2([H])[C@@](OC1)([H])[C@@H](CO2)O
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C6H10O4/c7-3-1-9-6-4(8)2-10-5(3)6/h3-8H,1-2H2/t3-,4+,5-,6-/m1/s1
InChi Key
KLDXJTOLSGUMSJ-JGWLITMVSA-N
Shipping & Storage Information
Storage
-20°C
Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere
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    Product Description

    Isosorbide is a 1,4:3,6-dianhydrohexitol that can be derived from glucose.1 It has been used in the synthesis of the nitric oxide (NO) donors isosorbide mono- and dinitrate, which have vasodilatory activity. Isosorbide has also been used as a monomer or building block in the synthesis of various polymers and functional materials, respectively.

    WARNING This product is not for human or veterinary use.

    References & Product Citations
    Product Description References

    1. Rose, M., and Palkovits, R. Isosorbide as a renewable platform chemical for versatile applications--Quo vadis? ChemSusChem 5(1), 167-176 (2012).