Mannitol
excipientlyophilizationformulationsupplies
What is it?
A sugar alcohol used as a lyoprotectant and bulking agent in lyophilized peptide formulations. Mannitol forms an elegant crystalline cake during freeze-drying, improving reconstitution speed and vial-to-vial dose consistency.
Role
Lyoprotectant / Bulking Agent
Evidence
GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) by FDA. Established pharmaceutical excipient.