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Glucose (Dextrose, D-Glucose)

CAS 50-99-7 · Formula C6H12O6 · MW 180.16 g/mol

A fermentation-grade and food-grade sugar that feeds both human nutrition and industrial bioprocesses. It is used as a food ingredient (confectionery, baking, canning, brewing and wine-making), as a fermentation substrate for producing amino acids and other bioproducts, and as a feedstock for caramel coloring.

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HS Code
1702.30
At a Glance
Material Family
Specialty Additives
Record Type
Pure compound
Primary Role
Moisture Control · Synthesis Intermediate
Solubility
Soluble
Functional Roles
GLUCOSE
HUMECTANT
Applications & Use Cases
  • Food and beverage: sweetener/ingredient for confectionery, baking, canning and brewing
  • Fermentation: carbon-source substrate for amino-acid and bioproduct fermentation
  • Caramel color: feedstock for caramel coloring
  • Formulation: humectant ingredient
Physical Properties
Melting Point
< 0 °C
Boiling Point
> 100 °C at 760 mmHg
Density
1.2 at 20 °C (est.)
Solubility
Soluble
Vapor Pressure
8.0X10-14 mm Hg at 25 °C /extrapolated from a higher solid-phase temperature range/
pH
pH of 0.5 molar aqueous solution = 5.9 /alpha-glucose/
Safety & Handling
Full SDS available on request

A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.

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HS / Tariff Classification
Harmonized System (HS) Code — 6-digit international heading
1702 . 30
Chapter 17
Chemical product (see national tariff schedule for the full classification)
Heading 17.02
Internationally harmonized (WCO HS)
Subheading 1702.30
6-digit international code — national tariff line adds further digits
Chemical Identity
CAS Number
50-99-7
Molecular Formula
C6H12O6
Molecular Weight
180.16 g/mol
IUPAC Name
(3R,4S,5S,6R)-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-2,3,4,5-tetrol
INCI Name
GLUCOSE
PubChem CID
InChI Key
WQZGKKKJIJFFOK-GASJEMHNSA-N
Synonyms & Trade Names
D-Glucopyranose Glucopyranose Blood sugar (3R,4S,5S,6R)-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-2,3,4,5-tetrol Grape sugar D-Glc Traubenzucker Glucosteril Cartose anhydrous glucose Maxim Energy Gel Glucosum, anhydrous Staleydex 333 Corn sugar d-glucopyranoside GLUCOSE, ALPHA-D- Cerelose Dextropur Dextrosol Glucolin
Full Description

Glucose (dextrose, D-glucose, CAS 50-99-7) is a monosaccharide produced commercially by hydrolysis of starch. It is used as a food ingredient (confectionery, baking, canning, brewing and wine-making), as a fermentation substrate for producing amino acids and other bioproducts, and as a feedstock for caramel coloring.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is glucose the same as sugar?

Glucose (dextrose, D-glucose) is a single monosaccharide, while "sugar" is a general term that also covers disaccharides like sucrose (table sugar). Commercially, glucose is produced by hydrolysis of starch and supplied as a defined-spec ingredient. RawSource supplies it under CAS 50-99-7.

What is glucose used for in industrial and food applications?

It is used as a food and beverage ingredient (confectionery, baking, canning, brewing, wine-making), as a fermentation carbon source for amino acids and bioproducts, as a feedstock for caramel coloring, and as a humectant. It is supplied in bulk for manufacturing and processing. Grade is specified per application.

What is glucose made from?

Commercial glucose is produced by the hydrolysis of starch, typically corn or other starch sources. The result is the monosaccharide D-glucose (C6H12O6, CAS 50-99-7). A Certificate of Analysis accompanies each lot confirming identity and assay.

What HS code applies to glucose for import?

Glucose is commonly classified under HS 1702.30. Confirm the final tariff line with your customs broker for your destination, as classification can depend on form and dextrose content. RawSource provides commercial documentation to support clearance.

How is bulk glucose packaged and quoted?

It is supplied in bulk (for example powder or solution) with CoA and SDS, in packaging scaled to your order. Because grade, form, and volume drive cost, we quote per request rather than publish a price. Send a bulk RFQ with your target quantity for a current quote.

Disclaimer. Information on this page — including properties, identifiers, hazard, transport (DOT/UN) and tariff (HS) classifications, and applications — is provided for general reference and is compiled from authoritative public sources (e.g. PubChem/ECHA, 49 CFR 172.101, the Harmonized Tariff Schedule). Values are typical and are not a guaranteed specification; the Certificate of Analysis (CoA) for the lot purchased governs. Products are sold for industrial and professional use only. Nothing here is a medical, health, or efficacy claim or advice. Always consult the current Safety Data Sheet (SDS) before handling, storage, transport or disposal, and confirm regulatory status, classification and suitability for your application and jurisdiction. Hazard, transport and tariff classifications must be verified for your specific shipment. RawSource makes no warranty, express or implied, and assumes no liability for use of this information. Trademarks. Third-party trademarks and brand names are the property of their respective owners; any reference is nominative — used only to identify a comparable product — and does not imply affiliation with, sponsorship by, or endorsement by the trademark owner.