Molekula
D-(+)-Sucrose
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D-(+)-Sucrose is a common disaccharide sugar composed of glucose and fructose, widely used in food, pharmaceuticals, and biochemical research as a sweetener and stabilizer. It is a white crystalline powder with a molecular weight of 342.30 g/mol, a molecular formula of C12H22O11, and a CAS number of 57-50-1. Stable at ambient temperatures, it requires no special storage conditions and carries no signal word. Molekula supplies D-(+)-Sucrose from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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25 g — £30.00 per pack ex VAT · £36.00 inc. VAT
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500 g — £35.00 per pack ex VAT · £42.00 inc. VAT
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1 kg — £40.90 per pack ex VAT · £49.08 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White Crystalline Powder |
| Specific rotation | +66.3 to + 67.0° |
| Heavy metals | ≤ 5ppm |
| Identification | Conforms to reference |
| Assay | ≥ 99.0% |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤ 0.1% |
| Reducing Sugar | ≤ 0.1% |
| Calcium (Ca) | ≤ 0.05% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Odour | Characteristic caramel |
| Melting Point | 185.5 °C |
| Density | 1.5805 g/cm³ at 17 °C |
| Solubility (other solvents) | Very soluble in water, methanol; slightly soluble in ethanol; insoluble in ethyl ether |
| Vapour Pressure | 0 mmHg (approx) |
| Refractive Index | 1.5376 |
| pKa | pKa = 12.6 |
| log P (octanol/water) | -3.70 |
Source: PubChem CID 5988 (HSDB, DrugBank, The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH))
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 90005036 |
| CAS Number | 57-50-1 |
| IUPAC Name | (2R,3R,4S,5S,6R)-2-[(2S,3S,4S,5R)-3,4-dihydroxy-2,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)oxolan-2-yl]oxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-3,4,5-triol |
| EC Number | 200-334-9 |
| Molecular Formula | C12H22O11 |
| Molecular Weight | 342.30 |
| Exact Mass | 342.1162 |
| SMILES | C([C@@H]1[C@H]([C@@H]([C@H]([C@H](O1)O[C@]2([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](O2)CO)O)O)CO)O)O)O)O |
| InChIKey | CZMRCDWAGMRECN-UGDNZRGBSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C12H22O11/c13-1-4-6(16)8(18)9(19)11(21-4)23-12(3-15)10(20)7(17)5(2-14)22-12/h4-11,13-20H,1-3H2/t4-,5-,6-,7-,8+,9-,10+,11-,12+/m1/s1 |
| PubChem CID | 5988 |
| REACH Code | Y113 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 1701995050 |
| Tariff Code | 1701999000 |
Safety & GHS
Hazard statements
- USH01 May form combustible dust concentrations in air
Precautionary statements
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Synonyms
- Amerfand
- Cane sugar
- Microse
- Rock candy
- saccharose
- Saccharum
- sucrose
- sugar
- Table sugar
- White sugar
Frequently asked questions
What is D-(+)-Sucrose used for?
D-(+)-Sucrose is commonly used as a sweetener in food and beverage applications and as a standard in biochemical assays.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of D-(+)-Sucrose?
The formula is C12H22O11 and the molecular weight is 342.30 g/mol.
How should D-(+)-Sucrose be stored?
It should be stored at ambient temperature, protected from moisture and contamination.
What grade of D-(+)-Sucrose is available?
Available in food grade and reagent grade; please specify your requirement when ordering.
Can Molekula supply D-(+)-Sucrose in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply D-(+)-Sucrose in bulk quantities—contact us for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with a D-(+)-Sucrose order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA); additional documentation such as MSDS is available upon request.
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