Support biochemistry and general chemistry experiments with our dextrose, supplied for reliable laboratory and educational use. Also known as D-glucose, dextrose is commonly used in fermentation studies, solution preparation, calorimetry, metabolism demonstrations, and reducing sugar experiments. Its high solubility and biological importance make it especially valuable for classroom investigations connecting chemistry with life science concepts. The 30 g bottle provides a practical quantity for repeated laboratory activities and controlled experiments.
Product Properties
Property
Details
Chemical formula
C₆H₁₂O₆
Formula weight
180.16 g/mol
CAS number
50-99-7
Characteristics
White crystalline powder; sweet odorless solid
Physical state
Solid; powdered or crystalline
Storage code
Green — general storage
Did You Know?
Dextrose is the naturally occurring form of glucose used by living cells as a primary energy source. In laboratory settings, it is often used to demonstrate fermentation, where yeast converts sugar into carbon dioxide and ethanol. Because it links chemistry, biology, and energy metabolism, dextrose helps students see how molecular processes sustain life at the cellular level.
