Molekula
D-(+)-Glucose
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ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 certified · Supplying laboratories and industry since 1999 · Listed pack sizes are a starting point — we manufacture, source and repack to the quantity you need
D-(+)-Glucose is a monosaccharide sugar used widely in biochemical research, cell culture media, and pharmaceutical formulations. Beyond the laboratory, it is used in confectionery and baking, in brewing and winemaking, as a chemical intermediate, and as a fermentation feedstock for amino acids such as lysine. It serves as a primary energy source in metabolic studies and is a key component in many biological assays. CAS: 50-99-7, Molecular Formula: C6H12O6, Molecular Weight: 180.16, Storage: Ambient, Signal Word: None. Molekula supplies D-(+)-Glucose from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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25 g — £10.00 per pack ex VAT · £12.00 inc. VAT
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100 g — £11.30 per pack ex VAT · £13.56 inc. VAT
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500 g — £25.00 per pack ex VAT · £30.00 inc. VAT
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1 kg — £29.40 per pack ex VAT · £35.28 inc. VAT
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5 kg — £93.90 per pack ex VAT · £112.68 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear or White crystals or crystalline powder |
| Water | ≤ 10.0% |
| Identification | Conforms to reference |
| Chloride (Cl-) | ≤ 125ppm |
| Assay | ≥99.5% |
| Sulphated Ash | ≤ 0.1% |
| Specific optical rotation | +52.5° to +53.3° |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colorless crystals or white granular powder |
| Odour | Odorless |
| Melting Point | 146 °C |
| Density | 1.56 (relative, water = 1) |
| Water Solubility | Very soluble in water |
| Solubility (other solvents) | Slightly soluble in ethanol; insoluble in acetone, ethyl acetate; soluble in pyrine |
| pKa | pKa = 12.92 |
| log P (octanol/water) | -3 |
Source: PubChem CID 5793 (HSDB, ICSC)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 13002238 |
| CAS Number | 50-99-7 |
| IUPAC Name | (3R,4S,5S,6R)-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-2,3,4,5-tetrol |
| EC Number | 218-914-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C6H12O6 |
| Molecular Weight | 180.16 |
| Exact Mass | 180.0634 |
| SMILES | C([C@@H]1[C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](C(O1)O)O)O)O)O |
| InChIKey | WQZGKKKJIJFFOK-GASJEMHNSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C6H12O6/c7-1-2-3(8)4(9)5(10)6(11)12-2/h2-11H,1H2/t2-,3-,4+,5-,6?/m1/s1 |
| PubChem CID | 5793 |
| REACH Code | Y113 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 1702.30.4075 |
| Tariff Code | 1702305010 |
Safety & GHS
Precautionary statements
- P232 Protect from moisture
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Quality certificates
Molekula Group is certified to ISO 9001:2015 (quality) and ISO 14001:2015 (environmental management), audited by a UKAS-accredited body. Both certificates are valid to 17 May 2028.
Synonyms
- (3R,4S,5S,6R)-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-2,3,4,5-tetrol
- Blood sugar
- Cartose
- D-Glc
- D-Glucopyranose
- Glucopyranose
- glucose
- Glucosteril
- Grape sugar
- Traubenzucker
Frequently asked questions
What is D-(+)-Glucose used for?
D-(+)-Glucose is commonly used in biochemical research, cell culture media, and as a standard in metabolic studies.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of D-(+)-Glucose?
The formula is C6H12O6 with a molecular weight of 180.16 g/mol.
How should D-(+)-Glucose be stored?
It should be stored at ambient temperature, protected from moisture and light.
What grade of D-(+)-Glucose is available?
We offer D-(+)-Glucose in analytical grade for laboratory use.
Can Molekula supply D-(+)-Glucose in bulk?
Yes, we can supply D-(+)-Glucose in bulk quantities—please contact us for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with a D-(+)-Glucose order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and safety data sheet (SDS).
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