Sucrose octaacetate CAS 126-14-7

Description

Sucrose octaacetate Quick Details

Chemical Name	Sucrose octaacetate
CAS No.	126-14-7
Molecular Formula	C28H38O19
Molecular Weight	678.59
Appearance	powder

Typical Properties

Item	Standard
Appearance	Off-white to white powder
Melting point	≥ 78.0 °C
Acidity	Not more than 2 drops
Water, %	≤1.0
Residue on ignition, %	≤0.1
Assay, %	98.0~100.5

Applications

Sucrose octaacetate is a white crystalline powder with an intense bitter taste. It is soluble in ethanol, methanol, acetone and chloroform, while very slightly soluble in water. It is widely used as a bittering agent, alcohol denaturant, plasticizer and repellent.

1. Dissolution Method

Dissolve it in compatible organic solvents (ethanol, methanol, acetone, etc.) under stirring before dosing. Direct addition into water is not recommended due to poor water solubility. Warm solvent can accelerate dissolution, avoid excessive heating.

2. Typical Application Methods

Plastics, masterbatch (anti-bite / anti-chew purpose): Mix the powder together with resin, plasticizer and other additives by high-speed mixing, then extrude and granulate. Recommended dosage: 0.1%–0.5% by weight of the base resin.

Coatings & paints: Prepare a stock solution with solvent first, then add into coating formula and stir evenly. It works as bitter deterrent and plasticizer.

Liquid products (cleaner, solvent, denatured alcohol): Prepare dilute solution under continuous agitation. Typical dosage range: 0.001%–0.01% for bitter marking.

Paper impregnation: Dissolve in organic solvent, dip or coat paper, then dry. It improves stiffness and water resistance.

Packaging

25 kg/drum