Description
| CAS | 57-48-7 |
| Molecular Formula | C6H12O6 |
| Molecular Weight | 180.16 |
| Shelf Life | 60 Months |
| Physical Properties | |||
| Physical State at 20 °C | Solid | Colour | White powder |
| Odour | Odorless | pH Value | 5 – 7 at 18 g/l at 25 °C |
| Melting Point/ Freezing Point [°C] | 119 – 122 °C | Solubility in Water [% weight] | 18 g/l at 20 °C – completely soluble |
| Specifications | |||
| Appearance | A white crystalline powder | Assay | Min 99% |
| Specific Optical Rotation ( [?]20/d; 10% in water; on dried substance) | -93.5° to -91° | Insoluble Matter | Max 0.005% |
| Water (H2O) | Max 0.5% | Sulphated Ash | Max 0.1% |
| Chloride (Cl) | Max 0.01% | Sulphate (So4) | Max 0.02% |
| D (+) Glucose (C6H12O6) | Max 0.5% | Calcium & Magnesium | Max 0.005% |
| Heavy Metal (As Pb) | Max 0.0005% | Arsenic (As) | Max 0.0001% |
| Barium (Ba) | Passes test | Copper (Cu) | Max 0.0025% |
| Lead (Pb) | Max 0.00001% | Zinc (Zn) | Max 0.0025% |
| Dangerous Goods Information | |||
| UN Number | – | DG Class | – |















