A primary source of energy for living organisms Specifications:Biotechnology GradeSpecific Rotation: 52.5 to 53.0°Moisture (105°C): <0.2%Chloride: <0.01%Sulfate and Sulfite: <0.005%Arsenic: <0.00004%Heavy metals (as Pb): <0.0005%Iron: <0.0005%RNAse/Protease Activity: None detectedAppearance: LiquidBoiling Point : 527.1 °C at 760 mmHgDensity : 1.54 g/cm3HS Code : 17023051IUPAC_Name: (2R,3S,4R,5R)-2,3,4,5,6-PentahydroxyhexanalMelting Point: 150-152°CRTECS Number: LZ6600000