Sorbitol has a Natural Origin Index (NOI) of 1.00 (scale 0–1) per ISO 16128. Sorbitol is primarily produced commercially via the catalytic hydrogenation of glucose, which is derived from starch sources such as corn or wheat, resulting in a 100% renewable… An NOI of 1.00 means 100% of its molecular mass is traceable to a natural, renewable source.

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Is Sorbitol Natural?

Learn about Sorbitol — its natural origin index (ISO 16128), feedstock sources, synthesis process, and renewability classification.

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INCI NameSorbitol

IUPAC Name(2R,3R,4R,5S)-hexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexol

FormulaC6H14O6

PubChem CID5780 ↗

FunctionHumectant · Skin Conditioning Agent

FeedstockThe primary commercial feedstock for

Chemical Structure

Learn about Sorbitol — its natural origin index (ISO 16128), feedstock sources, synthesis process, and renewability classification.

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Quick Facts

INCI NameSorbitol
IUPAC Name(2R,3R,4R,5S)-hexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexol
Molecular FormulaC6H14O6
PubChem CID5780 ↗
FunctionsHumectantSkin Conditioning AgentSweetener
Primary FeedstockThe primary commercial feedstock for sorbitol is glucose, which is obtained from the hydrolysis of starch. Starch is abundantly available from renewable agricultural sources, most commonly corn, but also wheat, potatoes, and tapioca.
NOI Score1.0 / 1.0
Tier100% Renewable

Description

Learn about Sorbitol — its natural origin index (ISO 16128), feedstock sources, synthesis process, and renewability classification.

References

1ISO 16128-2:2017 — Guidelines on technical definitions and criteria for natural and organic cosmetic ingredients and products — Part 2. ISO, Geneva.
2Sorbitol. National Center for Biotechnology Information. PubChem CID 5780. pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov ↗