Sucrose for Molecular Biology [57-50-1]

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; β-D-Fructofuranosyl-α-D-glucopyranoside; D-Saccharose; Cane Sugar; (2R,3R,4S,5S,6R)-2-[(2S,3S,4S,5R)-3,4-dihydroxy-2,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)oxolan-2-yl]oxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-3,4,5-triol

CAS No:
57-50-1

Molecular Formula:
C12H22O11

Molecular Weight:
342.30

Purity:
≥99.5%

Appearance:
White, crystalline powder

Solubility:
Water: Colorless, clear, complete

Melting Point:
185-187°C (lit)

Optical Rotation (pmD20):
66-67°

Invert Sugar:
≤0.05%

Glucose:
≤0.1%

Heavy Metals (Pb):
≤0.0005%

Chloride (Cl-):
≤0.005%

Sulfate (SO42-):
≤0.005%

Iron (Fe):
≤0.0005%

Insoluble:
≤0.005%

Loss on Drying:
≤0.03%

DNase, RNase, Protease:
None Detected

Storage and Stability:
Store at RT. Stable for 12 months after receipt.