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Basic Information
Product Name: Sucralose
CAS Number: 56038-13-2
Alias: 1,6-Dichloro-1,6-dideoxy-β-D-fructofuranosyl 4-chloro-4-deoxy-α-D-galactopyranoside
Molecular Formula: C12H19Cl3O8
Molecular Weight: 397.64
IUPAC Name: (2R,3R,4S,5S,6R)-2-[(2S,3S,4S,5R)-2,5-dichloro-3,4-dihydroxy-4-(chloromethyl)oxolan-2-yl]oxy-5-chloro-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-3,4-diol
Structural Information
- Structure Type: Chlorinated disaccharide high-intensity sweetener
- Structural Features: Sucrose skeleton with three hydroxyl groups replaced by chlorine atoms; retains sweet taste while resisting metabolism by human body, zero calorie characteristic
Physical & Chemical Properties
- Appearance: White crystalline powder
- Odor: Odorless, strong pure sweet taste
- Melting Point: 125 °C (dehydration), decomposes above 200 °C
- Solubility: Freely soluble in water, methanol, ethanol; slightly soluble in ethyl acetate; insoluble in oil-based solvents
- Stability: Excellent thermal & acid stability; stable under high-temperature baking, acidic beverage environment; no hydrolysis under common food processing conditions, not easy to react with other food ingredients
Synthesis & Applications
Production Method
Sucrose undergoes selective chlorination with chlorinating reagent, then decolorization, desalination and recrystallization purification.
Main Applications
- Food sweetener: Zero-calorie sweetener for beverages, bakery, candy, dairy, low-sugar food
- Health care raw material: Sugar substitute for diabetic, weight management nutritional products
- Pharmaceutical excipient: Sweetening agent for oral tablets, syrups, granules
- Daily chemical additive: Sweetener for toothpaste, mouthwash without causing dental caries
Safety & Storage Instructions
- Hazard Classification: Non-toxic, non-irritant, food-grade safe material
- Personal Protection: Ordinary dust mask and gloves for powder handling
- Storage Condition: Hermetically sealed, cool dry ventilated warehouse, moisture-proof
- Transportation: General food additive goods, avoid dampness and extrusion
Quality Specifications
- Purity: 99.0%–101.0% (HPLC)
- Loss on Drying: ≤0.5%
- Residue on Ignition: ≤0.1%
- Heavy Metal (Pb): ≤1 ppm, Arsenic ≤0.3 ppm
Information Summary Table
| Item | Specification |
| CAS Number | 56038-13-2 |
| Product Name | Sucralose |
| Synonym | Trichlorosucrose |
| Molecular Formula | C12H19Cl3O8 |
| Molecular Weight | 397.64 |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Melting Point | 125°C (dehydrate), decompose over 200°C |
| Solubility | Easily soluble in water and alcohols |
| Purity Standard | 99.0%–101.0% |
| Storage Condition | Sealed cool dry warehouse, moisture-proof |
| Hazard Property | Non-toxic, non-irritant, food safe |
| Main Usage | Zero-calorie food sweetener, diabetic sugar substitute, pharmaceutical oral sweetening excipient |
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