Description

Sucrose Octaacetate is a fully acetylated derivative of sucrose, serving as a key intermediate and functional additive in advanced chemical synthesis. Its primary commercial value lies in its role as a versatile, non-caloric bitterant and denaturant, essential for formulating safe and compliant industrial products. This high-purity compound is critically needed by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, food additive, and specialty chemical sectors seeking reliable, high-quality raw materials.

Application

• Primary use as a bitter denaturant for ethanol, making it unfit for human consumption in industrial solvents and personal care products.
• Key intermediate in the synthesis of complex sucrose-based polymers and specialty chemicals.
• Functional additive in pharmaceutical coatings and controlled-release formulations.
• Bitterness standard and taste modifier in food ingredient research and development.
• Starting material for producing other sucrose esters with specific surfactant properties.
• Component in specialty adhesives and plastics to modify properties.
• Used in analytical chemistry as a standard or reagent.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sucrose Octaacetate
CAS No.	94273-23-1
Molecular Formula	C28H38O19
Molecular Weight	678.59 g/mol
Synonyms	Octaacetyl sucrose; Sucrose acetate; Sucrose octaacetate; D-(–)-Sucrose octaacetate; α-D-Glucopyranoside, β-D-fructofuranosyl, octaacetate; β-D-Fructofuranosyl α-D-glucopyranoside octaacetate; Acetic acid, sucrose octaester; NSC 406536
EINECS	304-843-6

Quality Control

Our Sucrose Octaacetate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting results for assay, related substances, and physical parameters are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product is stable under these conditions but should be kept away from excessive heat and moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	82 - 86 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.