Molekula
D-(+)-Glucose
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ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 certified · Supplying laboratories and industry since 2000 · 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 — $19.00 per pack
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100 g — $21.40 per pack
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500 g — $47.50 per pack
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1 kg — $55.80 per pack
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5 kg — $118.00 per pack
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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.
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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