Mannitol, also known as D-mannitol, Mannite, and Osmitrol, has the chemical formula C6H14O6. It appears as a white crystalline powder or free-flowing granules with no odor. It possesses a sweet taste and is slightly soluble in Water at ambient conditions. It is produced on a commercial scale by the catalytic or electrolytic reduction of certain monosaccharides such as Mannose and Glucose.
The ACS grade is generally equivalent to the reagent grade and is acceptable for use in analytical applications and research laboratories. Lab Alley’s premium quality Mannitol, ACS Reagent Grade complies with the American Chemical Society (ACS) and is highly recommended for achieving reliable and repeatable results in research/biochemical labs.
Mannitol’s safety has been reviewed and confirmed by health authorities around the world, including the World Health Organization, the European Union, and the countries Australia, Canada and Japan. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) also recognizes mannitol as safe.
Symptoms of exposure to Mannitol include nausea, vomiting, headache, chills, chest pain and pulmonary edema. It may cause irritation of the skin, eyes and respiratory tract. Other symptoms may include lethargy, confusion, heart failure and death. Exposure has caused an electrolyte and fluid imbalance, hypersensitivity reactions, diarrhea, thirst, fever, tachycardia, hyponatremia, urinary retention, dehydration, blurred vision, convulsions, urticaria, hypotension and hypertension. It has also caused hyperglycemia and glycosuria. Coughing may result from inhalation. Ingestion may cause gastric irritation. Skin contact may cause discoloration of sensitive skin. Eye contact may cause redness and pain. Intravenous use has led to blood pressure elevation and bladder tubule changes. ACUTE/CHRONIC HAZARDS: This compound may cause irritation of the skin, eyes and respiratory tract. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and toxic fumes of carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide.