D-Glucose Monohydrate

A white granular monosaccharide. Obtained by enzymatic hydrolysis of starch to dextrose and subsequent purification and crystallization from solution. Sweet in taste. Specification Biotechnology Grade Specific rotation: +53.6 to +53.2° Insolubles: <0.0005% Residue after Ignition: <0.02% Chloride: <0.01% Sulfate and Sulfite: <0.005% Heavy Metals (as Pb): <0.0005% Iron: <0.0005% Moisture (105°C): 8-9% RNase and DNase, Protease activity: None detected Appearance: Solid Boiling Point: 410.8 °C IUPAC_Name: (2s,3r,4r,5s,6r)-6-(Hydroxymethyl)Oxane-2,3,4,5-Tetrol Hydrate Melting Point: 83 °C