Dextrose Glucose

Synonym(s)

: Dextrose anhydrous, d-glucose in linear form, anhydrous dextrose glucose

Mol. Formula

: C6H12O6

EC / List no.

: 200-075-1

CAS no.

: 50-99-7

Molecular weight

: 180,16

Anhydrous dextrose is the anhydrous form of D-glucose, a natural monosaccharide and carbohydrate. Dextrose serves to replenish lost nutrients and electrolytes. The agent provides metabolic energy and is the primary component of oral rehydration salts (ORS) and is used in intravenous (IV) fluids to provide nutrients to patients in intensive care who are unable to take them orally.

Application

» Widely used in paints, coating agents, surface treatment agents and pesticides.
» It is used in air care products, cleaning and upholstery care products, laundry and dishwashing products, personal care products, automotive and machinery.

Product Specifications

Physical and Chemical Properties
» It is an aqueous colorless liquid.
» It is sweet and odorless.

Properties

Characteristics	Unit	Value	Condition
Boiling point		> 100
Melting point	°C	146
Solubility			Soluble with water
Density	g/cm3	1.544
Vapor pressure	mm Hg	8x10-14	25 °C
LogP		-3	10 % solution