Dextrose monohydrate - Introduction
Glucose or dextrose is the monomer of natural starch polymer. This monomer is also the natural physiological sugar in the human body.
In its crystalline form this doubly natural sugar has long been used both as a filler for oral dosage forms and as a sweetener.
Roquette has a range of dextrose products wide enough to meet any of manufacturers’ different requirements.
Dextrose monohydrate - Monograph
Description
White, odourless, sweet tasting, crystalline powder.
Compliance
European Pharmacopoeia
USP / NF
Particle size
- Dextrose monohydrate SF
mean diameter: 50 µm
- Dextrose monohydrate ST
mean diameter: 120 µm
- Dextrose monohydrate M
mean diameter: 160 µm
- Dextrose monohydrate G
mean diameter: 350 µm
Properties
- Water solubility at 20°C = 100g / 100ml
- Sweetening power about 70% that of sucrose
Application
- Diluent for tablets, capsules, sachets
Dextrose monohydrate - Formulation Assistance
TYPICAL FORMULATION
At present there are no typical formulations available in our database for this product.
APPLICATIONS LABORATORY SERVICES & SUPPORT
Furthermore Roquette has long offered an integrated customer service for FORMULATION ASSISTANCE (see here presentation of Applications Laboratory Services & Support).
FORMULATION ASSISTANCE
For special formulations requests, please CONTACT US.
Dextrose monohydrate - Sample Request
Early formulation is important and we recognize the need for formulators to have representative material for initial testing.
We can provide small non-commercial samples wherever you are in the world, with both the corresponding certificate of analysis and conformity and the material safety data sheet.
To obtain access to this service, please submit your sample or other request here.
Request a sample
Dextrose monohydrate - Current packaging for this family of products
Current packaging for this family of products
- 1000 kg big-bag (with inner liner)
- 500 kg big-bag (with inner liner)
- 25 kg sealed valve bag
To check the immediate availability of these packaging formats or other special packaging, please contact us or your local Roquette representative for further information.
