Sucrose

Synonym(s):Sucrose;Sugar;α-D-Glc-(1→2)-β-D-Fru;α-D-Glucopyranosyl β-D-fructofuranoside;β-D-Fructofuranosyl-α-D-glucopyranoside

CAS NO.：57-50-1
Empirical Formula: C12H22O11
Molecular Weight: 342.3
MDL number: MFCD00006626
EINECS: 200-334-9
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-05-09 14:42:29

What is Sucrose?

Description

"Sugar” refers to a family of related chemical compounds that includes sucrose, the ordinary refined sugar found in Halloween candy. Sucrose is a disaccharide, or two-part molecule, formed by linking the monosaccharide sugars glucose and fructose. Honey–mostly a mixture of sucrose, glucose, and fructose–is formed when honeybees digest plant nectars using enzymes called invertases to break apart the sucrose molecules.

The Uses of Sucrose

sucrose (table sugar) is an emollient, mild emulsifier, and humectant. It can be used in place of glycerin.

Background

A nonreducing disaccharide composed of glucose and fructose linked via their anomeric carbons. It is obtained commercially from sugarcane, sugar beet (beta vulgaris), and other plants and used extensively as a food and a sweetener.

What are the applications of Application

Sucrose is a useful disaccharide composed of glucose and fructose

Metabolism

Not Available

Properties of Sucrose

Melting point:	185-187 °C (lit.)
Boiling point:	397.76°C (rough estimate)
Density	1.5805
Flash point:	93.3°C
storage temp.	Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature
solubility	H₂O: 500 mg/mL
form	Liquid
color	White
Odor	Odorless
Water Solubility	1970 g/L (15 ºC)

Safety information for Sucrose

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.