Sucrose (D-(+)-Sucrose, alpha-D-Glucopyranosyl-beta-D-fructofuranoside)

Useful in density gradient centrifugation for nucleic acid purification and as a carbohydrate source in cell culture. Synonyms: D-(+)-Sucrose, a-D-Glucopyranosyl-b-D-fructofuranoside, D-Saccharose, CAS No: 57-50-1, Molecular Formula: C12H22O11, Molecular Weight: 342.3, Appearance: White, crystalline powder, Loss on Drying (105°C): <0.03%, Residue on Ignition: <0.01%, Specific Rotation (C=26, H2O): +66.5±0.25O, Titratable Acid: <0.0008meq/g, Chloride: <0.005%, Sulfate and Sulfite (as Sulfate): <0.005%, Heavy Metals (Pb): <0.0005%, Iron: <0.0005%, Invert Sugar: <0.05%, RNase, DNase, Protease: None Detected