Description

D-Mannose CAS NO 3458-28-4 is a naturally occurring monosaccharide sugar, an epimer of glucose, prized for its high purity and specific biological activity. This compound is essential for manufacturers requiring a reliable, high-quality ingredient for nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, and food applications. It is primarily sought by producers of dietary supplements, functional foods, and research institutions focused on glycobiology and urinary tract health.

Application

• Dietary Supplements & Nutraceuticals: A key active ingredient in formulations designed to support urinary tract and bladder health.
• Functional Food & Beverage Fortification: Used as a sweetening and functional component in health-focused drinks, powders, and food products.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a chiral building block and precursor in the synthesis of more complex therapeutic agents and diagnostic compounds.
• Microbiological & Cell Culture Media: Employed as a carbon source in specialized growth media for fermentation and cell culture processes.
• Biochemical Research & Diagnostics: Utilized in glycoprotein research, enzyme studies, and as a standard in analytical chemistry.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care: Incorporated into skincare formulations for its potential moisturizing and skin-conditioning properties.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	D-Mannose
CAS No.	3458-28-4
Molecular Formula	C6H12O6
Molecular Weight	180.16 g/mol
Synonyms	D-Mannopyranose; Carubinose; Seminose; Mannose; (+)-Mannose; D(-)-Mannose; (3R,4S,5S,6R)-6-(Hydroxymethyl)oxane-2,3,4,5-tetrol
EINECS	222-392-4

Quality Control

Our D-Mannose is produced under strict quality management systems. We offer grades compliant with FCC (Food Chemicals Codex) and USP (United States Pharmacopeia) standards, ensuring suitability for food, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical applications. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are provided with each shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Rotation [α]20/D	+28.5° to +30.0° (c=4 in H2O)
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition (Sulfated Ash)	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Microbiological Total Plate Count	≤ 1000 cfu/g
Yeast & Mold	≤ 100 cfu/g

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.