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Dextrose - USP CRS
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Dextrose USP CRS is a high-purity, certified reference standard form of glucose (C6H12O6), used in pharmaceuticals, biochemistry, and clinical diagnostics for calibration, quality control, and metabolic studies. More broadly, glucose is used in confectionery, baking and brewing, as a fermentation feedstock for producing amino acids such as lysine, and as a carbohydrate source in pharmaceutical formulations. It meets USP (United States Pharmacopeia) standards for analytical accuracy, ensuring reliable results in laboratory settings. CAS 50-99-7, molecular weight 180.16 g/mol, stable at ambient storage with no signal word warnings. Molekula supplies Dextrose USP CRS from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
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 | 90033628 |
| 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)
Available in English, English (US), French, German, Italian, Spanish.
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 it used for?
This USP CRS grade serves as a reference standard for pharmaceutical testing and quality control. Glucose in general is widely used in confectionery, baking, brewing and winemaking, as a fermentation feedstock for amino acids such as lysine and for caramel coloring, and as a carbohydrate component of pharmaceutical formulations.
What is Dextrose USP CRS commonly used for in pharmaceutical applications?
Dextrose USP CRS is primarily used as a nutritive carbohydrate in parenteral and enteral nutrition, as a diluent for injectables, and as a reference standard for analytical testing in pharmaceutical quality control.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of Dextrose USP CRS?
The chemical formula is **C₆H₁₂O₆** and the molecular weight is **180.16 g/mol**.
How should Dextrose USP CRS be stored?
Store in a tightly sealed container at ambient temperature (20–25°C) in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture.
What grade of Dextrose is USP CRS, and how does it differ from other grades?
USP CRS (United States Pharmacopeia Certified Reference Standard) is a high-purity grade specifically validated for use in pharmaceutical testing and manufacturing, ensuring traceability and consistency for analytical standards.
Can Molekula supply Dextrose USP CRS in bulk quantities for large-scale pharmaceutical production?
Yes, Molekula can supply Dextrose USP CRS in bulk, with quantities and packaging tailored to meet your production needs—please contact us for pricing and lead times.
What documentation is provided with an order of Dextrose USP CRS?
Each order includes a **Certificate of Analysis (CoA)**, **Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)**, and **USP CRS compliance documentation** to verify purity and meet regulatory requirements.
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