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Sorbitan
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Sorbitan
Sorbitan
is a mixture of
isomeric
organic compounds
derived from the
dehydration
of
sorbitol
. The mixture can vary, but usually consists of 1,4-anhydrosorbitol,
1,5-anhydrosorbitol
and 1,4,3,6-dianhydrosorbitol. Sorbitan is primarily used in the production of
surfactants
such as
polysorbates
. Sorbitan is an intermediate in the conversion of sorbitol to
isosorbide
.
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