Crystalline fructose CAS 57-48-7

A white odorless crystalline or crystalline powder that is extremely hygroscopic. Sweet and sweet, about 1.6 times sweeter than sucrose, the sweetest of the sugars. Melting point (decomposition) 103 to 105 ° C (β type). The density is about 1.6g/cm3 and there are two types of α- and β-. The former has an optical rotation [α]D20 of -63.6°, the latter has an optical rotation [α]D20 of -135.5°, and the optical rotation after equilibrium of the aqueous solution [α] D20 is -92.3°. Soluble in water, soluble in methanol (1g/14m1) and ethanol (1g/15m1), insoluble in ether. Natural products are found in honey, fruits, and the like.