Functional Roles
Industries Served
Physical Properties
melting_point
less than 32 u00b0F (USCG, 1999)
boiling_point
greater than 212 u00b0F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999)
density
1.2 at 68 u00b0F (est.) (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink
solubility
Soluble
vapor_pressure
8.0X10-14 mm Hg at 25 u00b0C /extrapolated from a higher solid-phase temperature range/
ph
pH of 0.5 molar aqueous solution = 5.9 /alpha-glucose/
Chemical Identity
| CAS Number | 50-99-7 |
| IUPAC Name | (3R,4S,5S,6R)-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-2,3,4,5-tetrol |
| InChI Key | WQZGKKKJIJFFOK-GASJEMHNSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 5793 |
| INCI Name | GLUCOSE |
Synonyms & Trade Names
Full Description
Glucose (CAS 50-99-7) is a monosaccharide sugar with molecular formula C6H12O6 that functions as a humectant in industrial applications. This specialty additive is utilized in food & beverage and pharmaceutical industries for its moisture-retention properties. Glucose exhibits high water solubility and a density of 1.2 g/cm³ at 20°C.