sucrose
Mw = 342.30 g/mol
40% w/ volume is made by adding 400 g of sucrose to ~ 500 mL of water, mix and add water to 1000 mL.
Sterilize by autoclaving.
Formula: C12H22O11
Molar mass: 342.2965 g/mol
Density: 1.59 g/cm³
Melting point: 186 °C
Degree of reduction /C 𝜿
12* 4 + 22* 1 + 11* -2 = 48/12 = 4.0