Sorbitol → HCID 86608979, compound

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To a 1-liter 3-necked flask equipped with a mechanical stirrer, reflux condenser, and thermometer were charged 130 grams of sorbitol (70 wt %) and 145 grams of glyoxal (40 wt %). The mixture was stirred, heated to 75° C., and held at this temperature for four hours. The product (SG) was a clear colorless liquid with NV %=54.3%, pH=2.3, and infinite WD. The composition was stable for at least 3 months (clear, no gellation, infinite WD).

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