出典:Wiktionary
出典:『Wiktionary』 (2025/10/26 17:41 UTC 版)
sorbitan (countable and uncountable, plural sorbitans)
出典:Wikipedia
出典:『Wikipedia』 (2011/04/19 03:18 UTC 版)
Sorbitan is a mixture of chemical 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.