Dextrose is a simple sugar and carbohydrate that occurs naturally in many plants. It is widely used in the food and beverage industries as a sweetener and energy source.
- Food & Beverage: Used as a sweetener in food and drinks.
- Pharmaceutical Industry: Commonly used in injectable solutions and intravenous fluids.
- Sports Nutrition: Used in energy drinks and supplements.
- Cosmetics: Used in skin care products as a humectant.
- Chemical Manufacturing: Used as a precursor in various chemical processes.
Physical and Chemical Properties:
| Properties |
Data |
| Appearance |
White crystalline powder |
| Odor |
Odorless |
| Molecular Formula |
C6H12O6 |
| Molecular Weight |
180.16 g/mol |
| Melting Point |
146 °C |
| Density |
1.56 g/cm³ |
| Solubility |
Soluble in water
|
| pH (1% solution) |
4.5 - 6.0 |
| Chemical Stability |
Stable under normal conditions |