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D-Fructose

Also known as D-fructopyranose, fructopyranose, d-fructopyranoside

CAS 57-48-7Formula C6H12O6Molar mass 180.16 g/molEC 200-333-3
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D-Fructose chemical structure, C6H12O6, CAS 57-48-7
2D chemical structure

Key facts

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All properties
CAS number
57-48-7
Formula
C6H12O6
Appearance
Clear colorless liquid in water
Solubility
Solubility in water at 20 °C: good
HS code
170250
Category
Sweeteners
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What is D-Fructose?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

D-fructopyranose is a fructopyranose having D-configuration. It has a role as a sweetening agent. It is a D-fructose, a fructopyranose and a cyclic hemiketal.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
(3S,4R,5R)-2-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-2,3,4,5-tetrol
CAS number
57-48-7 CAS number cross-checkedOther or deprecated CAS: 30237-26-4, 6347-01-9
EC number
200-333-3
Molecular formula
C6H12O6
INCI name
FRUCTOSE
InChIKey
LKDRXBCSQODPBY-VRPWFDPXSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C6H12O6/c7-2-6(11)5(10)4(9)3(8)1-12-6/h3-5,7-11H,1-2H2/t3-,4-,5+,6?/m1/s1
Canonical SMILES
OCC1(O)OCC(O)C(O)C1O
Isomeric SMILES
C1[C@H]([C@H]([C@@H](C(O1)(CO)O)O)O)O

Synonyms

  • D-fructopyranose
  • fructopyranose
  • d-fructopyranoside
  • fructopyranoside
  • D-Fru
  • levugen
  • D-arabino-Hex-2-ulopyranose
  • (3S,4R,5R)-2-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-2,3,4,5-tetrol
  • D-Arabino-Hex-2-ulo-Pyranose
  • Advantose FS 95
  • fructosteril
  • laevosan
  • Furucton
  • Levulosa
  • Levulosa Ibys
  • Levulosa Mein
  • Levulosa Grifols
  • Levulosado Braun
  • Krystar 300
  • Levulosa, Apir
  • Levulosa, Fleboplast
  • Plast Apyr Levulosa Mein
  • SNFG:Fru
  • Fru (SNFG)
  • GlyTouCan:G72000NJ
Show all 37 synonyms
  • (2R,3S,4S,5R)-2,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)oxolane-2,3,4-triol
  • (3S,4R,5R)-1,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyhexan-2-one
  • (3S,4R,5R)-1,3,4,5,6-pentakis(oxidanyl)hexan-2-one
  • arabino-Hexulose
  • D-arabino-Hexulose
  • Dietade dietary foods
  • Fru
  • Fructon
  • Fructose
  • Fructose, pure
  • Fruit Sugar
  • Frutabs

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values, check the supplier specification for your grade

Appearance
Clear colorless liquid in waterexp.
Odour
ODORLESSexp.
Taste
SWEETexp.
Autoignition temperature
360 °Cexp.
Solubility
Solubility in water at 20 °C: goodexp.

Values vary by grade. Ask suppliers for the COA or TDS of the batch you buy.

Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
180.16 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
180.0634 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
-3.22calc.
Topological polar surface area
110.4 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
5calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
6calc.
Rotatable bonds
1calc.
Heavy atoms
12calc.
Rings
1calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
1calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
4calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Murcko scaffold

The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed

Murcko scaffold of this chemical, C1CCOCC1

C1CCOCC1

1 ring, 6 atoms, the Tetrahydropyran ring system.

12,069 other chemicals share this scaffold

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

GHS classification
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Uses and applications

What the substance is used for, by industry and function

Veterinary medication:.

To prevent sandiness in ice cream (D-Fructose).

Therapeutic category: Fluid and nutrient replenisher, and ferric form as hematinic. (D-Fructose).

Industrial uses: Soil amendments (fertilizers).

Consumer uses: Soil amendments (fertilizers).

Use classes: Cosmetics.

Cosmetic ingredient, INCI name FRUCTOSE(humectant)

Pharmacological actions

  • Sweetening Agents

Roles

  • Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite
  • additive
  • eukaryotic metabolite
  • flavouring agent
  • food additive
  • food component
  • fungal metabolite
  • metabolite
  • physiological role
  • sweetening agent

Functional uses

  • Flavouring and nutrient
  • Fragrance
  • Humectant
  • Processing aids not otherwise specified
  • Solvent
  • Thickening agent

Cosmetic functions

  • Humectant

How it is made

Action of immobilized glucose isomerase (derived princply from streptomyces species) on dextrose (fructose and high fructose (42%) corn syrup), hydrolysis of inulin (fructose), hydrolysis of beet sugar followed by lime separation (fructose)

Prepared by adding absolute alc to the syrup obtained from acid hydrolysis of inulin: Bates et al, Natl Bur Std (US), Circ C440, 399 (1942). Prepn from dextrose: Cantor, Hobbs, US patent 2,354,664 (1944 to Corn Prod Refining). From sucrose by enzymatic conversion: Koepsell et al, US patent 2,729,587 (1956 to USA). (D-Fructose)

Hydrolysis of inulin, hydrolysis of beet sugar followed by lime separation, from cornstarch by enzymic or microbial action.

Regulatory status

Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance

Health and food

  • EU cosmetic ingredient inventory

United States

  • TSCA inventory (USA)
    Status: Active in US commerce

HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code D-Fructose is traded under.

HS 1702.50Indicative HS code

Chemically pure fructose

Our trade statistics cover HS chapters 25 to 40 (minerals, chemicals, plastics and rubber). This code is in chapter 17, sugars and sugar confectionery, which is not included yet.

Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

The HS code shown for D-Fructose is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about D-Fructose, based on the data on this page

What is D-Fructose?

D-fructopyranose is a fructopyranose having D-configuration. It has a role as a sweetening agent. It is a D-fructose, a fructopyranose and a cyclic hemiketal.

What is the CAS number of D-Fructose?

The CAS registry number of D-Fructose is 57-48-7. Other or deprecated CAS numbers: 30237-26-4, 6347-01-9.

What is the molecular formula and weight of D-Fructose?

The molecular formula of D-Fructose is C6H12O6 and its molar mass is 180.16 g/mol.

What is D-Fructose used for?

Veterinary medication:. To prevent sandiness in ice cream (D-Fructose). Therapeutic category: Fluid and nutrient replenisher, and ferric form as hematinic. (D-Fructose). Industrial uses: Soil amendments (fertilizers). Consumer uses: Soil amendments (fertilizers). Use classes: Cosmetics.

Is D-Fructose hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for D-Fructose is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of D-Fructose?

D-Fructose is usually classified under HS code 170250 (Chemically pure fructose). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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