Formula: C₆H₁₄O₆ CAS: 608-66-2 EC No.: 210-159-7 M (Molar Mass): 182.17 g/mol mp (Melting Point): 188-189°C Specific Rotation: [α]²⁰D +4.5° to +5.5° (c=10 in borax solution) Solubility: 1 g/30 ml water; slightly soluble in ethanol

Purity (HPLC): ≥ 99.0% Appearance: White crystalline powder Identification (IR): Passes test Specific Rotation: [α]²⁰D = +5.0° ± 0.5° (c=10 in borax solution) Loss on Drying: ≤ 0.5% Sulfated Ash: ≤ 0.1% Heavy Metals (as Pb): ≤ 10 ppm pH (5% solution): 5.5-7.0 Microbial Limit: Total aerobic count ≤ 100 CFU/g Sterility: Not sterile, for microbiology use Carbon Content: 39.5-40.5%