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.
Quality certificates
Molekula Group is certified to ISO 9001:2015 (quality) and ISO 14001:2015 (environmental management), audited by a UKAS-accredited body. Both certificates are valid to 17 May 2028.
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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