SUCROSE
SUCROSE Extra Pure
(Confirms to IP)
Short Name: SUCROSE
Synonym: a-D-Glucopyranosyl ß-D-fructofuranoside; ß-D-Fructofuranosyl-a-D-glucopyranosid;, D(+)-Saccharose; Sugar
Basic Details
Article No.
LG4380
Grade
Extra Pure
Purity
CAS No.
57-50-1
HS Code
1701.9990
Shelf Life
60 Months
Packings Avialable
Physical Properties
Physical state at 20 °C
Solid
Colour
Colorless crystals
Odour
Odorless
pH value
5.5 - 7 at 342 g/l at 25 °C
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C]
185 - 187 °C
Flash point [°C]
93.3°C
Solubility in water [% weight]
342 g/l at 20 °C - completely soluble
Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol /water at 20°C
-3.7
Chemical Specifications
Appearance
An almost white or colourless crystals, dry crystalline powder; odourless; taste, sweet
Identification
To comply IP test
Acidity or alkalinity
Not more than 0.6 mL of 0.01 M sodium hydroxide is required to change the colour of the solution to pink
Specific optical rotation ([a]25/D; 10% w/v in water)
+65.9° to +67.0°
Barium (Ba)
To comply IP test
Calcium (Ca)
To comply IP test
Heavy metal (as Pb)
Max 0.001%
Sulphite
To comply IP test
Dextrins
To comply IP test
Glucose and invert sugar
To comply IP test
Colouring matter
To comply IP test
Sulphated ash
Max 0.1%
Safety Information & Hazard Symbols