Sucrose Octaacetate

Synonyms: a-D-Glucopyranoside, 1,3,4,6-tetra-O-acetyl-b-D-fructofuranosyl-, tetraacetate; octaacetylsucrose.

Description: Sucrose octaacetate occurs as white hygroscopic powder. It is practically odorless with a bitter taste.

Chemical Name: Acetic acid[(2S,3S,4R,5R)-4-acetoxy-2,5-bis(acetoxymethyl)-2- [[(2R,3R,4S,5R,6R)-3,4,5-triacetoxy-6-(acetoxymethyl)-2-tetrahydropyranyl]oxy]-3-tetrahydrofuranyl]ester

Alcohol denaturant; bittering agent.

• Sucrose octaacetate is used as an alcohol denaturant in pharmaceutical formulations.

• It is also used as a bittering agent, and is incorporated into preparations intended to deter nail-biting or thumb-sucking

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Sucrose octaacetate is generally regarded as safe. It is considered slightly hazardous in cases of skin contact (irritant), ingestion, or inhalation

Observe normal precautions appropriate to the circumstances and quantity of the material handled. When heated to decomposition, sucrose octaacetate emits acrid smoke and irritating vapors. Compatible chemical-resistant gloves and eye safety goggles are recommended. Respiratory protection is not required, but dust masks may be used for protection from nuisance levels of dust.

Sodium acetate; sucrose.