D-Mannose
ALTERNATIVE NAMES
Mannose Sugar, D-Mannopyranose
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
CAS
3458-28-4
EC
222-392-4
Food Code
D-Mannose is a white powder with formula C6H12O6 and molecular weight 180.16 g/mol. Density 1.54 g/cm³, melting point 133-140°C, soluble in water (20 g/100mL), sweet taste; epimer of glucose, used for UTI prevention.
D-Mannose
Used in supplements for bladder health; food as sweetener; cosmetics for hydration; pharmaceuticals for infections; animal feed for metabolism; in research for glycosylation.
Low toxicity, GRAS; may cause diarrhea in high doses. Irritates eyes; stable. Use PPE; no major hazards but monitor blood sugar.
Supplied in 25kg multi-wall bags; store dry per Sigma-Aldrich catalog.
