D(+)Glucose, Anhydrous is a granular monosaccharide. Glucose is a main source of energy for living organisms. Glucose occurs naturally in the free state in fruits and other parts of plants. Glucose is combined into glucosides, disaccharides, oligosaccharides, the polysaccharides (cellulose and starch), and glycogen.
Grade: Anhydrous, ACS reagent grade
Application Areas: Molecular Biology
Product Type: Biochemicals
Biochemical Category: Carbohydrates
Chemical Class: Carbohydrates
Density: 1.544 g/mL (Lit.)
Melting Point: 150-152°C(Lit.)
Optical Rotation: 52.5 to 53.0°
Presentation: White Powder
Format: Anhydrous powder
pH: 5.9 (0.5 M aqueous) (Lit.)
Heavy Metals: Lead(Pb): <5 ppm,Iron: <5 ppm
Insoluble Matter: <0.005%
Loss on Drying: <0.20%
Residue on ignition: <0.02%
NOTES: Titratable Acid: <0.002 meq/g , Chloride: <0.01% , Sulfate and Sulfite (SO4): <0.005%
Storage & Handling: Store at Room Temperature (15-30°C).