Description

β-D-Glucose CAS NO 492-61-5 is the pure, anomeric form of D-glucose, a fundamental monosaccharide and a primary energy source in biological systems. This high-purity grade is essential for research and industrial processes requiring precise stereochemical control and batch-to-batch consistency. It serves as a critical raw material and reference standard for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food science, and diagnostic industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical & Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing: Used as an excipient in tablet formulations, a component in cell culture media, and a fermentation nutrient.
• Biochemical Research & Diagnostics: Serves as a key substrate, standard, and reagent in enzymatic assays, metabolic studies, and clinical diagnostic kits.
• Food & Beverage Industry: Employed as a specialized sweetener and a fermentation substrate in the production of premium food products and beverages.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care: Functions as a humectant and skin-conditioning agent in advanced cosmetic formulations.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a chiral starting material and intermediate for the synthesis of fine chemicals, glycosides, and other sugar derivatives.

Basic Information

Product Name	β-D-Glucose
CAS No.	492-61-5
Molecular Formula	C6H12O6
Molecular Weight	180.16 g/mol
Synonyms	β-D-Glucose; β-D-Glucopyranose; D-Glucose, β-form; Anhydrous β-D-Glucose; β-D-(+)-Glucose; Dextrose, β-anomer; Glucopyranose, β-D-; (2R,3R,4S,5S,6R)-6-(Hydroxymethyl)oxane-2,3,4,5-tetrol
EINECS	207-757-8

Quality Control

Our β-D-Glucose is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch is tested to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and specific impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature. Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent moisture absorption and caking.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0% (Anhydrous basis)
Specific Optical Rotation	+18.5° to +20.0° (c=10 in H2O)
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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