E120, Dextrose Monohydrate, Glucose Monohyrate, Dextrose Hydrous, Grape Sugar, Blood Sugar, Dextrose Monohydrate, Oral Glucose, Edible Glucose, D +-Glucose Monohydrate, 77938-63-7

E120, Dextrose Monohydrate, Glucose Monohyrate, Dextrose Hydrous, Grape Sugar, Blood Sugar, Dextrose Monohydrate, Oral Glucose, Edible Glucose, D +-Glucose Monohydrate, 77938-63-7

🧪 Product Name: Dextrose Monohydrate (Oral/Edible Glucose)

CAS Number: 77938-63-7 Other Names:

• Dextrose Monohydrate

• D-Glucose Monohydrate

• Dextrose Hydrous

• Grape Sugar

• Blood Sugar

• Toz Glikoz (Powdered Glucose)

• Dekstroz

• Glucose Monohydrate

• E120 (Food Additive Code)

📌 Description:

Oral or edible glucose refers to dextrose monohydrate, a naturally occurring simple sugar derived from starch hydrolysis. It is a white, crystalline powder with high water solubility and a sweet taste. It is commonly used in food, pharmaceutical, and diagnostic applications.

🍬 Applications:

⚙️ Key Features:

• Rapid absorption in the gastrointestinal tract

• Stimulates insulin secretion via incretin hormones2

• Used in OGTT protocols (75g glucose dose recommended by WHO)

• Available in powder, gel, tablet, and liquid forms

Dextrose Monohydrate

Dextrose Monohydrate, also known as Glucose Monohydrate or Grape Sugar, is a simple sugar derived from corn or other starches. It is commonly used in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries. Here are some key details:

Properties:

• Chemical Formula: C6H12O6·H2O

• CAS Number: 77938-63-7

• Molar Mass: 198.17 g/mol

• Appearance: White crystalline powder

• Odor: Odorless

• Solubility: Soluble in water

• Melting Point: 83°C

• Density: 1.54 g/cm³

Uses:

• Food Industry: Used as a sweetener in products like candies, baked goods, beverages, and jams. It helps to improve texture and extend shelf life.

• Pharmaceuticals: Used in oral and intravenous medications as a source of energy and to treat hypoglycemia.

• Cosmetics: Used in skincare products for its moisturizing properties.

• Fermentation: Used as a fermentation substrate in the production of alcohol and other fermented products.

Other Names:

• D-Glucose Monohydrate

• Dextrose Hydrous

• Blood Sugar

• Dextrosum (Glucosum) Monohydricum

D(+)-GLUCOSE MONOHYDRATE

CAS: 77938-63-7

Molecular Formula: C6H14O7

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