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D(-)-Fructose Ph. Eur.

SKU 90038294 CAS 57-48-7 C6H12O6 MW 180.16 Made to order Bulk quantities on request

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D(-)-Fructose Ph. Eur. is a naturally occurring monosaccharide and the sweetest of the common sugars, widely used in food and beverage formulations, pharmaceuticals, and as a dietary supplement for its rapid energy release. It meets the European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur.) standards for purity and quality in applications requiring precise chemical consistency. This chemical has a CAS number of 57-48-7, a molecular formula of C6H12O6, and a molecular weight of 180.16 g/mol. It is stored at ambient conditions and carries no signal word for hazard classification. Molekula supplies D(-)-Fructose Ph. Eur. from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

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Storage & handling

Property Value
Storage Temperature Ambient
Acidity Neutral

Literature values

Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.

Property Value
Appearance Clear colorless liquid in water
Odour Odorless

Source: PubChem CID 2723872 (HSDB)

Identification

Property Value
SKU 90038294
CAS Number 57-48-7
IUPAC Name (3S,4R,5R)-2-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-2,3,4,5-tetrol
Molecular Formula C6H12O6
Molecular Weight 180.16
Exact Mass 180.0634
SMILES C1[C@H]([C@H]([C@@H](C(O1)(CO)O)O)O)O
InChIKey LKDRXBCSQODPBY-VRPWFDPXSA-N
InChI InChI=1S/C6H12O6/c7-2-6(11)5(10)4(9)3(8)1-12-6/h3-5,7-11H,1-2H2/t3-,4-,5+,6?/m1/s1
PubChem CID 2723872
REACH Code Y113
TSCA Listed Yes
HTS Code 1702.50.0000
Tariff Code 1702500000

Safety & GHS

Precautionary statements

  • P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Documents

Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch

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Synonyms

  • (3S,4R,5R)-2-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-2,3,4,5-tetrol
  • Advantose FS 95
  • D-arabino-Hex-2-ulopyranose
  • D-Fru
  • D-fructopyranose
  • d-fructopyranoside
  • fructopyranose
  • fructopyranoside
  • fructosteril
  • levugen

Frequently asked questions

What is D(-)-Fructose Ph. Eur. commonly used for?

D(-)-Fructose Ph. Eur. is primarily used in pharmaceutical formulations, as a sweetener in food and beverages, and in biochemical research for metabolic studies.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of D(-)-Fructose Ph. Eur.?

The chemical formula is **C6H12O6** and the molecular weight is **180.16 g/mol**.

How should D(-)-Fructose Ph. Eur. be stored?

Store at **ambient temperature** in a dry, well-ventilated area, away from direct sunlight and moisture.

What grade of D(-)-Fructose is available from Molekula?

Molekula supplies **Ph. Eur. (European Pharmacopoeia) grade**, meeting strict purity standards for pharmaceutical and research applications.

Can Molekula supply D(-)-Fructose Ph. Eur. in bulk quantities?

Yes, bulk quantities are available upon request—contact our sales team for pricing and lead times.

What documentation comes with an order of D(-)-Fructose Ph. Eur.?

Each order includes a **Certificate of Analysis (CoA)**, **Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)**, and **Ph. Eur. compliance certificate**.

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