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Dextrose
C6H12O6·H2O 198.17
C6H12O6 180.16
d-Glucose monohydrate
[77938-63-7] Anhydrous [50-99-7]

DEFINITION

Dextrose is (+)-d-glucopyranose and is derived from starch. It contains one molecule of water of hydration or is anhydrous. It contains NLT 97.5% and NMT 102.0%, calculated on the anhydrous basis.

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