Chemistry name: | dulcite; dulcose |
M Formula: | C6H8(OH)6 |
Properties: | |
White crystalline powder; slightly sweet taste. D 1.466, mp 188.5C. Soluble in hot water; slightly soluble in cold water; very slightly soluble in alcohol. | |
Derivation: | |
By hydrogenation of lactose; occurs naturally in Melampyrum nemorosum. | |
Grade: | |
Technical, reagent. | |
Use: | |
Bacteriology, medicine. | |