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Dextrose

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

D-(+)-Glucose, Dextrose

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H12O6
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
180.16
NACRES:
NA.24
PubChem Substance ID:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1724615

Product Name

Dextrose, United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

InChI

1S/C6H12O6/c7-1-2-3(8)4(9)5(10)6(11)12-2/h2-11H,1H2/t2-,3-,4+,5-,6+/m1/s1

SMILES string

OC[C@H]1O[C@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@@H]1O

InChI key

WQZGKKKJIJFFOK-DVKNGEFBSA-N

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

dextrose

form

crystalline powder

manufacturer/tradename

USP

mp

150-152 °C (lit.)

application(s)

USP Biologics
pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

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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.
This product is part of USP Biologics Program.
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.

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable


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Dextrose
United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary
United States Pharmacopeia, 48(6), 1321-1321 (2020)
Galactose
United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary
United States Pharmacopeia, 44(5) (2020)
Dextrates
United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary
United States Pharmacopeia, 47(1), 5742-5742 (2018)
Liquid Glucose
United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary
United States Pharmacopeia, 49(1), 5788-5788 (2019)
Dextrose Excipient
United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary
United States Pharmacopeia, 43(5), 5743-5743 (2020)

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