Formula: C₆H₁₂O₆ CAS: 57-48-7 EC No.: 200-333-3 M (Molar Mass): 180.16 g/mol mp (Melting Point): 103-105°C (decomposes) Specific Rotation: [α]²⁰D -88° to -92° (c=4 in water) Solubility: Very soluble in water

Assay (HPLC): ≥ 99.0% Appearance: White crystalline powder Identification (IR): Passes test Specific Rotation: [α]²⁰D = -90° ± 2° (c=4 in water) Loss on Drying: ≤ 0.5% Sulfated Ash: ≤ 0.1% Heavy Metals (as Pb): ≤ 5 ppm pH (10% solution): 5.0-7.0 Related Sugars (HPLC): ≤ 0.5% Glucose: ≤ 0.1% Sucrose: ≤ 0.1%