Dextrose
USP/1181302 - United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
Synonym: D-(+)-Glucose; Dextrose
CAS Number: 50-99-7
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C6H12O6
Molecular Weight: 180.16
Linear Formula: C6H12O6
Product Type: Chemical
| API family | dextrose |
| application(s) | USP Biologics pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
| form | crystalline powder |
| format | neat |
| grade | pharmaceutical primary standard |
| InChI | 1S/C6H12O6/c7-1-2-3(8)4(9 |
| InChI key | WQZGKKKJIJFFOK-DVKNGEFBSA |
| manufacturer/tradename | USP |
| mp | 150-152 °C (lit.) |
| SMILES string | OC[C@H]1O[C@H](O)[C@H](O) |
| Application: | Dextrose USP reference standard for specified quality tests and assay use. Also used to prepare standard and system suitability solutions for the assay and identification tests according to the given below monographs of United States Pharmacopeia (USP):• Dextrose • Dextrose Excipient • Liquid Glucose • Galactose • Dextrates |
| General description: | Dextrose USP reference standard for specified quality tests and assay use. Also used to prepare standard and system suitability solutions for the assay and identification tests according to the given below monographs of United States Pharmacopeia (USP):DextroseDextrose ExcipientLiquid GlucoseGalactoseDextrates The USP biologics carbohydrates category includes a variety of carbohydrate-based substances that are essential in the development and manufacturing of therapeutic products. These carbohydrates play crucial roles in biological processes and are often utilized as excipients, stabilizers, or active ingredients in pharmaceuticals. The USP provides comprehensive standards, reference materials, and analytical procedures to ensure the identity, quality, purity, and consistency of carbohydrate therapeutics throughout their lifecycle. The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) provides quality standards for biologics to ensure their safety, efficacy, and quality throughout the manufacturing process. These standards assist manufacturers in adhering to regulatory requirements and help safeguard public health by reducing risks associated with biologics. |
| Other Notes: | Sales restrictions may apply. |
| Other Notes: | This product is part of USP Biologics Program. |
| Other Notes: | This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia ![]() |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| mp | 150-152 °C (lit.) |
| UNSPSC | 41116107 |

