Specification of Dextrose Anhydrous
Chemical name DEXTROSE ANHYDROUS
Molecular formula C6H12O
Molecular Weight 180.16
Quality standards (FCC, USP-V)
Material Standards
A white, crystalline appearance, with a sweet taste,
freely soluble in water, sparingly soluble
in alcohol
A: the Specific optical rotation of + 52.5 °-+ 33.1 °
Water% 1.0 Max
Arsenic 1.0 PPM Max
Calcium Max 200 PPM
Max 0.5 PPM of lead
Chloride 0.01% Max
SulphatES 0025% Max
Appearance of solution Solution is clear and not more intensely
colored than reference solution
Barium Any opalescence in the solution is not more intense than in the standard
Sulphites 15 PPM Max
Sulphated ash% 0.1 Max
Pyrogens (TAL 10% solution): 0125 Eu/ml Max
Bacterium cfu/g Max 800
Mildew cfu/g 80 Max
Coliform Should not be found
A PH of 4-6.5
Dextrose monohydrate is moderate USAGE in sweetne
