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Carbohydrates

Dextrose Monohydrate Extra Pure

RA001206 CAS 77938-63-7 Extra Pure

Identity

Product code
RA001206
CAS number
77938-63-7
Grade
Extra Pure
Molecular formula
C6H12O6.H2O
Molecular weight
198.17

Classification

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Solid —
Colour Colorless crystals —
Odour Odorless —
pH value 5.9 —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 83 °C °C
Density [g/cm3] 1.54 g/cm3 g/cm3

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit
Appearance White crystalline powder —
Chloride (Cl) Max 0.0125 % %
Sulphate (SO4) Max 0.02 % %
Sulphite To pass IP test —
Barium (Ba) To pass IP test —
Foreign sugars, soluble starch and dextrins To pass IP test —
Sulphated ash Max 0.1 % %
Water 7.5 - 9.5 % %
Identification 'A' When heated it melts, swells up and burns and an odour of burnt sugar is perceptible —
Identification 'B' A copious red precipied is formed with potassium cupri tartrate solution —
Arsenic (As) Max 0.0001 % %
Heavy metal Max 0.0005 % %

4 grades of this substance are listed. Each grade is a separate product with its own specifications, pack sizes and documents.

Packaging

Pack size SKU
500 g RA001206-PK-500G