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sorbitol
(redirected from Sorbital)

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sorbitol [′sor·bə‚tȯl]
(organic chemistry)
C6H8(OH)6Combustible, white, water-soluble, hygroscopic crystals with a sweet taste; melt at 93 to 97.5°C (depending on the form); used in cosmetic creams and lotions, toothpaste, and resins; as a food additive; and for ascorbic acid fermentation.


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With samples held at 5 C, the culturability of the cells was assayed at several intervals up to 14 days after inoculation on tryptic soy agar (TSA) and MacConkey sorbital agar (MSA).
to co-promote Diabetic Tussin C(R), a cough medication that is especially suitable for persons who should not be exposed to sugar, alcohol, sodium, fructose, sorbital or dyes.
 
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