Product Description

ProductGlucose
CAS50-99-7 (anhyd) 492-62-6 (anhyd)
FormulaCHO(CHOH)4CH2OH
SynonymGlucose, Blood sugar, Corn sugar, Dextrose, a-Dextrose, Dextrosol Glucolin, a-D-Glucopyranose, D-Glucose, Grape sugar

Typical Product Specifications

NotesGlucose is a Sugar obtained from the hydrolysis of starch; commercial prod. is the natural D(+)enantiomer monohydrate Glucose uses and applications include: Dietary supplement, flavoring agent, nutritive sweetener for confectionery, foods, medicine, brewing; wine-making; caramel coloring; humectant in starch adhesives; source of methane by anaerobic fermentation; source of certain amino acids by fermentation; pharmaceutical excipient, sweetener, colorant, tonicity agent, tablet diluentfiller; used as a secondary ingredient in moist food pkgs.
ClassSpecialty Chemicals
FunctionSupplement, Acid, Flavor, Amino Acids
IndustryPharmaceutical, Adhesives, Flavor
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