Description

D(-)-Fructose is a naturally occurring monosaccharide, also known as fruit sugar, with the CAS number 57-48-7. It is a key functional ingredient prized for its high sweetness intensity and unique metabolic properties compared to other sugars. This high-purity chemical is essential for manufacturers in the food, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology industries seeking to develop specialized formulations, low-glycemic products, and advanced biochemical processes.

Application

• Food & Beverage Industry: Used as a high-intensity sweetener in dietetic and diabetic foods, beverages, dairy products, and confectionery due to its higher sweetness than sucrose.
• Pharmaceutical Formulations: Serves as an excipient in tablet manufacturing, a sweetening agent in syrups and liquid medications, and a component in intravenous (IV) nutrition solutions.
• Biotechnology & Fermentation: Acts as a premium carbon source in microbial fermentation processes for the production of organic acids, enzymes, and other high-value biochemicals.
• Diagnostic Reagents: Employed in the formulation of clinical diagnostic kits and culture media for laboratory analysis.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Utilized in skincare products for its humectant properties, helping to retain moisture.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a chiral starting material or intermediate in organic synthesis and for the production of derivatives like 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF).

Basic Information

Product Name	D(-)-Fructose
CAS No.	57-48-7
Molecular Formula	C6H12O6
Molecular Weight	180.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Fructose; Levulose; Fruit Sugar; D-Fructose; D-(-)-Fructose; (3S,4R,5R)-1,3,4,5,6-Pentahydroxyhexan-2-one; Arabino-2-hexulose; β-D-Fructopyranose
EINECS	200-333-3

Quality Control

Our D(-)-Fructose is manufactured under strict quality management systems. We offer grades compliant with major pharmacopoeial standards, including USP-NF, Ph. Eur., and FCC, ensuring suitability for food, pharmaceutical, and laboratory applications. Every batch is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and safety parameters. Our quality commitment extends to full traceability and compliance with REACH regulations for the global market.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0% - 102.0%
Specific Optical Rotation	-91° to -94° (c=10 in H2O)
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition (Sulfated Ash)	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Microbiological Enumeration	Meets Ph. Eur. / USP criteria

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