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Dextrose
Formula
C6H12O6
Pyrotechnics use
Fuel
Synonyms
TBD
Description
In pyrotechnics, Dextrose is primarily used as a fuel in Candy propellant. It does not caramelize as readily as Sucrose, and it is somewhat less hygroscopic. It can be utilized as its monohydrate or it can be desiccated into it's anhydrous form. See Nakka's rocketry page for more information.
Sources
Dextrose is available as weightlifting dietary supplement.
Hazards
Dextrose is not particularly toxic or dangerous.