Sucrose is common sugar. It is a disaccharide, a molecule composed of two monosaccharides: glucose and fructose. Sucrose is produced naturally in plants, from which table sugar is refined. It has the molecular formula C12H22O11.

As sweetener
In syrup processing
In invert sugar
Confectionery
Preservers and jams
Demulcent
Medicinal products
As a chemical carrier for derivatives of sacharose

Molecular Formula: C12H22O11
Molecular Weight: 342.3
Melting Point: 185-187 deg C
Colour (Solution): Insoluble Matter: 5-10mg/Kg
Particle Size: mean um 450-600, CV(%): 25-35
Coductivity (ash): Sulphur Dioxide (SO2): <9mg/Kg
Arsenic (As): <1.0mg/Kg
Loss on Drying: <0.04%
Lead (Pb): <0.5mg/Kg
Reducing Sugars: <0.04%
Carbohydrates: 100 per 100g
Fat: 0g per 100g
Protein: 0g per 100g
Energy in KC: 400 kCals per 100gm
Energy iin KJ: 1700kJ per 100gm
Copper: <2.0mg/Kg

Microbiological:
Yeasts: Moulds: Mesophilic Bacteria:
Kosher (Pareve) – Not Passover
Halal Certified

Hazard Phrases: Not considered harmful under normal laboratory conditions

Cas No: 57-50-1
Einecs No: 200-334-9