Sucrose (Sugar)
CAS number: 57-50-1
Synonyms: b-D-Fructofuranosyl-a-D-glucopyranoside; Saccharose; Granulated sugar; Table sugar; Sugar; Beet sugar; Cane sugar; Confectioners sugar
Industry claims found in: sugar sources
Industry claims used in: baked goods, candy breakfast cereals
Possible physical or functional effects: Antimicrobial agents; Antioxidants; Flavoring agents and adjuvants; Nutritive sweeteners
Properties: industry claims FEMA GRAS; industry claims FDA GRAS; used in cigarettes; used in smokeless tobacco
Toxicology: TLV:TWA 10 mg/m³; LD50 (oral, rat) 29,700 mg/kg; mildly toxic by ingestion; experimental teratogen, reproductive effects; mutagenic data; heated to decomp., emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes
Synonyms
sucroseSugar
sugars
raw sugar
Reducing sugars
Refined sugar