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Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Dextrose Monohydrate
Formula:
C6H12O6
GOST/CAS:
CAS 5996-10-1 (ГОСТ 34104-2017)
Dextrose Monohydrate (crystalline glucose) is an organic compound that is a purified and crystallized form of natural D-glucose containing one water molecule. The product appears as a white crystalline powder with a sweet taste, free from foreign odors, and highly soluble in water. Due to its high biological value, easy digestibility, and excellent physicochemical properties, dextrose monohydrate is an indispensable base raw material for the food, pharmaceutical, chemical, and animal feed industries. It effectively regulates sweetness and texture, while also serving as a vital energy source and nutrient medium.
Applications
Food Industry (Confectionery and Bakery): Used in the production of candies, soft caramels, fillings, and chocolates to control sugar crystallization. In baking, it serves as an excellent nutrient medium for yeast, improving dough porosity, crust color, and extending product freshness.
Beverages and Dairy Production: Applied in low-alcohol and non-alcoholic drinks, juices, ice cream, and yogurts. It lowers the freezing point of frozen desserts and subtly enhances the natural flavor and aroma of fruit components without overpowering them with excessive sweetness.
Pharmaceuticals and Veterinary Medicine: Functions as a base for intravenous infusion solutions, rehydration formulas, and tablet forms. It is also widely used as a nutritional component in baby formulas and veterinary feed additives.
Chemical and Microbiological Industry: Serves as a raw material (substrate) for the microbiological synthesis of amino acids, vitamins (such as ascorbic acid), antibiotics, and biodegradable polymers.
Key Advantages
Ideal Sweetness and Texture Regulator: The sweetness of dextrose is approximately 70% of that of regular sugar (sucrose). This allows manufacturers to increase total solids in products (e.g., ice cream or sauces) and optimize texture without making the final product cloyingly sweet.
Excellent Preservative Properties: By creating high osmotic pressure, dextrose monohydrate effectively binds moisture, reducing the water activity level. This significantly extends the shelf life of finished products and prevents the growth of microorganisms.
Instant Solubility and Cooling Effect: When dissolved in water, dextrose monohydrate absorbs heat (an endothermic reaction). This imparts a pleasant, refreshing, and "cool" sensation to confectionery and beverages.
High Purity and Safety: The product is entirely natural, hypoallergenic, and free from toxic impurities or artificial modifiers. It is fully biodegradable and completely safe for human consumption and the environment.
Storage & Transportation
- Store in dry, clean, cool, and well-ventilated warehouses at a relative humidity of not more than 75% in the original sealed manufacturer's packaging.
- Avoid direct sunlight, sharp temperature fluctuations, and contact with strong-smelling or toxic substances, as the product is highly hygroscopic.
- Transportation is permitted by all types of covered transport in accordance with cargo transportation regulations. The material is classified as non-hazardous.
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Technical Specifications
Appearance
White crystalline powder, sweet taste, odorless
Assay (Dextrose content on dry basis)
Not less than 99.5%
Moisture Content
7.0 – 9.0%
Specific Optical Rotation
+52.5° to +53.3°
pH (10% aqueous solution)
4.0 – 6.5
Total Ash
Not more than 0.1%
Solubility in water (at 20°C)
~900 g/L
Supply info
- Paper-plastic or multi-wall woven polypropylene bags with a hermetic polyethylene inner liner of 25 kg.
- FIBC (big bags) weighing 800 – 1000 kg (by agreement with the customer for large-scale industrial enterprises).