Molekula
D-(+)-Glucose (anhydrous)
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D-(+)-Glucose (anhydrous) is a simple sugar and primary carbohydrate essential in cellular respiration, serving as a key energy source in biological systems. It is widely used in pharmaceuticals, food and beverage production, microbiological culture media, and chemical synthesis. This high-purity glucose has a CAS number of 50-99-7, a molecular formula of C6H12O6, and a molecular weight of 180.16 g/mol. It is non-hazardous, requiring only ambient storage conditions. Molekula supplies D-(+)-Glucose (anhydrous) from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | white to off-white powder |
| Assay | 97.5 to 102.0% |
| Related Substances | Total Impurities ≤0.5% |
| Appearance of Solution | Conforms to BY7 |
| Specific optical rotation | +52.5 to +53.3 |
| Conductivity | ≤20µS-cm-1 |
| Escherichia coli | Negative/g |
| Bacterial endotoxins | ≤1.25Eu/g |
| Dextrines | The substance dissolves completely. |
| Mould & Yeast | ≤100cfu/g |
| Aerobic Plate Count | ≤1000cfu/g |
| Identification (RAMAN) | Conforms to reference |
| Soluble starch and sulfites | ≤15ppm |
| Sulphur dioxide (SO2) | ≤10ppm |
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 | 90037514 |
| 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
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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 (anhydrous) commonly used for?
D-(+)-Glucose is widely used in pharmaceuticals as an excipient, in food and beverages as a sweetener, and in microbiology as a culture medium component.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of D-(+)-Glucose (anhydrous)?
The chemical formula is **C6H12O6**, and the molecular weight is **180.16 g/mol**.
How should D-(+)-Glucose (anhydrous) be stored?
Store in a tightly sealed container at **ambient temperature**, away from moisture and strong oxidizing agents.
What grades of D-(+)-Glucose (anhydrous) does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies **pharmaceutical-grade (USP/EP/JP)** and **food-grade** D-(+)-Glucose (anhydrous).
Can Molekula supply D-(+)-Glucose (anhydrous) in bulk quantities?
Yes, Molekula offers **bulk packaging options** (e.g., 25 kg drums, 1 MT big bags) for large-scale industrial or commercial needs.
What documentation is provided with an order of D-(+)-Glucose (anhydrous)?
Each order includes a **Certificate of Analysis (CoA)**, **Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)**, and **batch-specific documentation** for traceability.
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