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LYCASIN® 75/75

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LYCASIN® Maltitol liquids are used as vehicle and humectant for syrups, suspensions and as sweetener in lozenges and medicated confectionary. LYCASIN® has taste and sweetness properties ideal for the preparation of sugar-free syrups made for pediatric and diabetic population.

Chemical Name: Maltitol

Functions: Carrier, Humectant, Sweetener

CAS Number: 585-88-6

Dosage Form: Lozenges, Suspension, Syrups

Labeling Claims: Natural, Non-Cariogenic, Sugar-free

Synonyms: (2S,3R,4R,5R)-4-{[(2R,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-Trihydroxy-6-(Hydroxymethyl)Tetrahydro-2H-Pyran-2-Yl]Oxy}Hexane-1,2,3,5,6-Pentol, 4-O-alpha-D-Glucopyranosyl-D-Glucitol, D-Maltitol

Safety Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Name
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions

Features & Benefits

Key Attributes
  • High chemical and microbial stability
  • Sucrose Replacement
  • Natural Sweetness
  • High stability of medicine syrup
  • Pleasant taste and sweet solution
  • Non cariogenic
  • Multicompendial
  • Low glycemic index
  • Low insulinec index

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Solubility
Appearance
Viscous liquid
Odor
Odorless
Soluble in
Water (at 20°C)
Physico-Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Moisture Contentapprox. 25%
pH Value (at 50% w/w in water)approx. 5.8
Freezing Pointapprox. 0°C
Boiling Pointmin. 105°C
Flash Pointmin. 200°C
Vapor Pressureapprox. 17hPa
Vapor Density (Air=1)approx. 0.7
Relative Densityapprox. 1.33
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water)max. 0.3REACH data
Viscosity (at 20°C)approx. 1,800mPa.s
Conductivityapprox. 63μS/cm

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Packaging & Availability

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