| CAS# | 14431-43-7 |
| FORMULA | C6H12O6.H2O |
| Synonyms | α-D-Glucopyranose, monohydrate; α-D-Glucose monohydrate |
| GROUPS / USES | Food, Medicine, Sports, Nutrition |
| Markets | Food & Beverage, Personal care & Pharmaceuticals |
FAQ’S
What is Dextrose monohydrate?
Dextrose monohydrate is a white, crystalline sugar made from corn starch. It’s a type of glucose that’s used in food and medicine.
What are the uses of Dextrose monohydrate?
Dextrose monohydrate is used in baked goods, candy, gum, dairy products, and beverages. In pharmaceuticals , it is used to treat low blood sugar, replenish electrolytes, and provide energy for patients in intensive care. It is used as an energy food by athletes and sportspeople. It is also used as a bulking agent in sports nutrition.
What are the side effects of Dextrose monohydrate?
Dextrose monohydrate can cause diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. It can also cause skin changes, confusion, light-headedness, and fever.
Choice Organochem LLP supplies Dextrose monohydrate to users/customers for Food & Beverage, and Personal care & Pharmaceuticals.
Dextrose monohydrate Specifications
Food Chemicals Codex (FCC)
| Test Items | Specifications |
| Appearance | White, crystalline granules or as a granular powder |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in water, very soluble in boiling water, and slightly soluble in alcohol |
| Assay | NLT 99.5%-NMT 100.5% |
| Arsenic | NMT 1 mg/kg |
| Chloride | NMT 0.018% |
| Lead | NMT 0.1 mg/kg |
| Loss on Drying | NMT 10.0% |
| Residue on Ignition | NMT 0.1% |
| Sulfur Dioxide | NMT 0.002% |