Tags: Chemical Compound, Chemical Substance.
Isosorbide is a heterocyclic compound that is derived from glucose. Isosorbide and its two isomers namely isoidide and isomannide are 14:36-dianhydrohexitols.It is a white solid that is prepared from the double dehydration of sorbitol. Isosorbide is a non-toxic diol produced from biobased feedstocks that is biodegradable and thermally stable. It is used in medicine and has been touted as a potential biofeedstock.
