Formula: C₆H₁₂O₆ CAS: 87-79-6 EC No.: 201-771-8 M (Molar Mass): 180.16 g/mol mp (Melting Point): 159-161°C Specific Rotation: [α]²⁰D -42° to -44° (c=10 in water)

Assay (HPLC): ≥ 98.0 % Appearance: White crystalline powder. Specific Rotation [α]²⁰D: -42.5° to -43.5° (c=10, H₂O) Identification (IR): Passes test. Loss on Drying (Vacuum, 70°C): ≤ 0.5 % Residue on Ignition: ≤ 0.1 % Reducing Sugars (as glucose): ≤ 0.5 % Heavy Metals (as Pb): ≤ 10 ppm