Sucralose
Description:
Sucralose is a sugar-like sweetener that has been approved by the FDA. It is 600 times sweeter than sugar. It is a free-flowing, water-soluble, white crystalline powder made from a process that begins with sucrose, or table sugar.
Applications:
Sucralose is widely used in variety of food products including baked goods, baking mixes, non-alcoholic beverages, chewing gum, coffee and tea products, confections, frostings and nutritional supplements. It can also be blended with other sweeteners to improve the overall sweetness.
Chemical Name | 1,6-Dichloro-1,6-dideoxy-beta-D-fructofuranosyl-4-chloro-4-deoxy-alpha-D-galactopyranoside |
Chemical Formula | C12H19C13O8 |
CAS Number | 56038-13-2 |
Item | Specifications |
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Appearance | White crystalline powder |
Assay (calculated with reference to the dried substance) | 98.0% Min. |
Identification | Retention time matched with the standard |
Specific Rotation | +84.0°~+87.5° |
Moisture | 2.0% Max |
Methanol | 0.1% Max. |
Heavy Metals (as Pb) | 0.0001% Max. |
Ignited Residue | 0.7% Max |
Hydrolysis Products | Passed test |
Related Substances | Passed test |
Test Methods | According to FCC V monograph |
Packaging and Storage:
Preserved in 10 kg cartons. Store in a cool, dry place away from light and heat.