Description

β-D-Fructose is a high-purity monosaccharide and the sweetest naturally occurring sugar. This compound is essential for its role as a fundamental building block in carbohydrate chemistry and as a key ingredient in advanced food science and pharmaceutical formulations. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the food & beverage, nutraceutical, and life science research sectors seeking a reliable, high-quality source of this specific sugar isomer.

Application

• Food & Beverage Industry: Used as a high-intensity sweetener and flavor enhancer in dietetic foods, beverages, and confectionery.
• Pharmaceutical Excipient: Serves as a sweetening agent and taste-masker in syrups, chewable tablets, and pediatric formulations.
• Nutraceutical & Dietary Supplements: A key component in energy gels, sports nutrition products, and health supplements.
• Biochemical Research: Acts as a critical substrate and standard in enzymatic studies, metabolic pathway analysis, and carbohydrate chemistry research.
• Cell Culture Media: Utilized as a carbon source in specialized fermentation processes and microbiological media.
• Diagnostic Reagents: Employed in the formulation of clinical diagnostic kits and reagents for measuring blood sugar levels and other metabolic markers.

Basic Information

Product Name	β-D-Fructose
CAS No.	53188-23-1
Molecular Formula	C6H12O6
Molecular Weight	180.16 g/mol
Synonyms	D-(-)-Fructose; Levulose; Fruit Sugar; β-D-Fructopyranose; β-D-arabino-Hex-2-ulofuranose; (3S,4R,5R)-1,3,4,5,6-Pentahydroxyhexan-2-one; β-Fructose
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Quality Control

Our β-D-Fructose is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, including Food Chemical Codex (FCC) and USP-NF guidelines where applicable. Every batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and safety parameters, guaranteeing traceability and consistency for your production needs.

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) and must be kept under dry conditions to prevent caking and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Optical Rotation	-88° to -92° (c=10 in H2O)
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Microbiological Analysis	Meets standard criteria

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