Description

Dextrose CAS NO 492-62-6 is a fundamental monosaccharide sugar, chemically identical to glucose, that serves as a critical energy source and versatile intermediate in numerous industrial and biological processes. Its high purity and consistent quality make it indispensable for applications demanding precise formulation and regulatory compliance. This product is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, food and beverage, fermentation, and personal care industries seeking a reliable and high-quality carbohydrate source.

Application

• Pharmaceuticals: Used as a primary ingredient in intravenous (IV) fluids, oral rehydration salts, and tablet formulations, serving as a direct energy source.
• Food & Beverage: Acts as a sweetener, fermentable sugar, texture modifier, and browning agent in baked goods, confectionery, sports drinks, and canned foods.
• Fermentation Industry: Serves as the preferred carbon source in microbial fermentation processes for producing biofuels, organic acids, amino acids, and enzymes.
• Animal Feed: Incorporated as a rapid energy supplement in livestock and poultry feed to enhance growth and performance.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Functions as a humectant and skin-conditioning agent in creams, lotions, and other skincare products.
• Chemical Synthesis: Used as a renewable raw material for the production of sorbitol, gluconic acid, and other bio-based chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dextrose
CAS No.	492-62-6
Molecular Formula	C6H12O6
Molecular Weight	180.16 g/mol
Synonyms	D-Glucose; Glucose; Corn Sugar; Grape Sugar; Blood Sugar; Dextrose Monohydrate (when hydrated); Dextrose Anhydrous; α-D-Glucopyranose
EINECS	207-757-8

Quality Control

Our Dextrose is manufactured under a strict quality management system. It can be produced to meet various pharmacopeial standards including USP, EP, BP, and JP, as well as FCC for food-grade applications. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and safety. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters is provided with each shipment.

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 after opening to prevent caking and degradation due to moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Description	White crystalline powder or granules
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	98.0% - 102.0% (on anhydrous basis)
Specific Optical Rotation	+52.5° to +53.5°
Water (Karl Fischer)	≤ 10.0% (for monohydrate) ≤ 1.0% (for anhydrous)
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Microbiological Control	Total Aerobic Microbial Count < 1000 CFU/g Total Combined Yeasts/Molds < 100 CFU/g

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