Dextrose Monohydrate

Dextrose Monohydrate, often referred to as simply dextrose, is a versatile and readily available sugar derived from the hydrolysis of starch. It is a white, crystalline powder with a mild and sweet taste, widely used in various applications.

IUPAC Name:Dextrose Monohydrate

Common Name:

Dextrose

Glucose Monohydrate

Corn Sugar

Appearance:Dextrose Monohydrate appears as a white crystalline powder, and it may contain one molecule of water (monohydrate) per molecule of dextrose.

Chemical Formula:The chemical formula for Dextrose Monohydrate is C6H12O6H2O, indicating its monohydrate form.

Molecular Weight:The molecular weight of Dextrose Monohydrate is approximately 198.17 g/mol.

Applications:

Food Industry: Dextrose Monohydrate is widely used in the food industry as a sweetener, a source of quick energy, and a component of various food products. It is found in baked goods, confectionery, beverages, and as a bulking agent in some processed foods.

Pharmaceuticals: It is used in pharmaceutical formulations as an excipient or filler in the production of tablets and capsules.

Brewing and Fermentation: Dextrose is commonly used in brewing as a fermentable sugar to produce alcohol during the fermentation of beer, wine, and other alcoholic beverages.

Sports and Energy Drinks: It is used in sports and energy drinks to provide a quick source of energy for athletes and individuals with high physical activity.

Oral Rehydration Solutions (ORS): Dextrose is a key component of ORS used to treat dehydration caused by diarrhea, vomiting, or other factors.

Industrial Applications: It has applications in various industrial processes, including as a component in drilling fluids, adhesives, and as a reducing agent in chemical reactions.

Laboratory and Research: Dextrose is used in laboratories for various experiments and as a culture medium in microbiology.

Packing Size: 50 Kg Bag Packing Type: HDPE Bag