Sucralose
ALTERNATIVE NAMES
Trichlorogalactosucrose
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
CAS
56038-13-2
EC
259-952-2
FOOD CODE
E955
Sucralose is a white crystalline powder with formula C12H19Cl3O8 and molecular weight 397.64 g/mol. It has a density of 1.69 g/cm³, melting point 125°C, highly soluble in water (up to 280 g/L), and 600 times sweeter than sucrose. Odorless, stable, and produced by chlorinating sucrose.
Sucralose
Used as a high-intensity sweetener in foods, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and tabletop products; enhances flavor in sugar-free goods like Splenda and diet drinks.
Generally safe and nontoxic; approved by FDA after 110 studies, but may cause irritation if mishandled. Avoid strong oxidizers; low environmental impact.
In 25kg cartons or drums with liners; rinse triply for recycling or puncture for landfill per guidelines.
