Sucralose
Agent Name
Sucralose
CAS Number
56038-13-2
Formula
C12-H19-Cl3-O8
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
1',4,6'-Trichlorogalactosucrose; 1,6-Dichloro-1,6-dideoxy-beta-D-fructofuranosyl 4-chloro-4-deoxy-alpha-D-galactopyranoside; 1,6-Dichloro-1,6-dideoxy-beta-D-fructofuranosyl-4-chloro-4-deoxy-alpha-D-galactopyranoside; 4,1',6'-Trichloro-4,1',6'-trideoxy-galacto-sucrose; Splenda; Trichlorogalacto-sucrose; Trichlorogalactosucrose; 1,6-Dichloro-1,6-dideoxy-beta-D-fructofuranosyl 4-chloro-4-deoxy-alpha-D-galactose; alpha-D-Galactopyranoside, 1,6-dichloro-1,6-dideoxy-beta-D-fructofuranosyl 4-chloro-4-deoxy-; [ChemIDplus] TGS; [Merck Index]
Category
Disaccharides
Description
Syrup; Anhydrous form is solid; [Merck Index] White to off-white solid; [HSDB] White powder; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Chlorinated derivative of sucrose; Used as a non-nutritive sweetener; [Merck Index]
Comments
No teratogenicity observed in rats or rabbits at high maternal doses; [REPROTOX] Acceptable daily intake (ADI) of 0-15 mg/kg; [JECFA] May cause irritation; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
3.25E-14 mm Hg
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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