Sucrose
Agent Name
Sucrose
CAS Number
57-50-1
Formula
C12-H22-O11
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
alpha-D-Glucosido)-beta-D-fructofuranoside; Amerfand; Amerfond; Beet sugar; Cane sugar; Confectioner's sugar; D-Sucrose; Fructofuranoside, alpha-D-glucopyranosyl, beta-D; Glucopyranoside, beta-D-fructofuranosyl, alpha-D; Granulated sugar; Microse; Rock candy; Rohrzucker; Saccharose; Saccharum; Sucraloxum [INN-Latin]; Sucrose; Sugar; Table sugar; White sugar; alpha-D-Glucopyranoside, beta-D-fructofuranosyl-; alpha-D-Glucopyranosyl beta-D-fructofuranoside; beta-D-Fructofuranosyl alpha-D-glucopyranoside; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Disaccharides
Description
Hard, white, odorless crystals, lumps, or powder. [Note: May have a characteristic, caramel odor when heated.]; [NIOSH]
Sources/Uses
Obtained from cane sugar, sugar beet, and sorghum; Used as a sweetener; [ChemIDplus]
Comments
"May cause mechanical irritation."; [ICSC]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Skin Designation (ACGIH)
Insufficient data
TLV (ACGIH)
10 mg/m3
PEL (OSHA)
15 mg/m3(total dust), 5 mg/m3(respirable fraction)
Adverse Effects
ACGIH Carcinogen
Not Classifiable
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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