DL-Mannitol is derived from combining D-mannitol with L-mannitol, obtained by the reduction of L-mannono-1, Clactone. It presents as a solid, stable under recommended storage conditions, and is primarily intended for laboratory research use.
- White to light yellow solid.
- Stable under recommended storage conditions.
- Powder storage: -20°C for 3 years or 4°C for 2 years.
- In-solvent storage: -80°C for 6 months or -20°C for 1 month.
- Soluble in H2O at 62.5 mg/mL (343.09 mM) with ultrasonic and warming.
- Soluble in PBS at 50 mg/mL (274.47 mM) requiring ultrasonic for a clear solution.