Description

Dextrates is a purified, spray-dried mixture of sugars derived from the partial hydrolysis of starch, primarily composed of glucose polymers and oligosaccharides. This versatile excipient is valued for its excellent compressibility, low hygroscopicity, and neutral taste, making it an ideal carrier and filler in solid dosage formulations. It is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries seeking a reliable, free-flowing, and directly compressible excipient for tablets and capsules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Tableting: As a directly compressible diluent and binder in the production of chewable and conventional tablets.
• Nutraceutical & Vitamin Formulations: Serving as a stable, non-reactive filler for dietary supplement tablets and powder blends.
• Food & Confectionery: Used as a bulking agent, sweetener, and carrier for flavors and colors in food products and candy.
• Animal Feed & Veterinary Products: Acting as a palatable carrier and binder in medicated feed pellets and veterinary tablets.
• Industrial Applications: Functioning as a processing aid or carrier in various chemical and industrial formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dextrates
CAS No.	39404-33-6
Molecular Formula	Mixture (primarily (C6H10O5)n)
Molecular Weight	N/A (Polymer mixture)
Synonyms	Spray-dried dextrose; Purified dextrose; Dextrose excipient; Compressible sugar; Direct compression dextrose; Dextrose monohydrate, spray-dried; Glucose polymers; Starch hydrolysate; NF Dextrates
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Dextrates is manufactured and tested to meet high-purity standards suitable for demanding applications. We ensure compliance with relevant pharmacopeial monographs, including USP-NF specifications. Every batch is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as assay, reducing sugars, moisture content, and microbial limits, guaranteeing traceability and consistent quality for our global B2B clients.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after each use to prevent moisture absorption and caking.

Specification

Item	Specification
Description	White or almost white, free-flowing powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Reducing sugars, as D-Glucose)	93.0% - 99.0% (on dried basis)
Loss on Drying	NMT 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	NMT 0.1%
Heavy Metals	NMT 5 ppm
Microbial Limits	Meets USP criteria
pH (10% solution)	3.5 - 5.5

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