General Description
Synonyms: Corn syrup; C*PharmSweet; Flolys; Glucomalt; glucose syrup; glucosum liquidum; Glucosweet; Mylose; Roclys; starch syrup.
Description:Liquid glucose is an aqueous solution of several compounds, principally dextrose, dextrin, fructose, and maltose, with other oligosaccharides and polysaccharides. It is a colorless, odorless, and viscous sweet-tasting liquid, ranging in color from colorless to straw-colored
Chemical Name: Liquid glucose.
Functions
Coating agent; sweetening agent; tablet binder.
Uses
Liquid glucose is used as a base in oral solutions and syrups and also as a granulating and coating agent in tablet manufacture.
In sugar solutions for tablet coating, liquid glucose is used to retard the crystallization of the sucrose.
Liquid glucose is also used in confectionery products
Incompatibilities
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Safety
Liquid glucose is used in oral pharmaceutical formulations and confectionery products and is generally regarded as a nontoxic and nonirritant material. It may be consumed by diabetics
Handling Precautions
Observe normal precautions appropriate to the circumstances and quantity of material handled.
Related Substances
Dextrin; dextrose; maltose.