Sucrose
- CAS NO. : 57-50-1
- CAT NO. : PH-EXC-7501
Physical State: Solid
Color/Appearance: White crystalline or powdery solid
Melting Point: 185–187 °C (decomposes)
Boiling Point: ~397.76 °C (estimated)
Density: 1.5805 g/cm³ at 20 °C
Solubility: Completely soluble in water (1970 g/L at 15 °C); slightly soluble in ethanol and methanol; insoluble in ether and chloroform
pH (1 M solution at 25 °C): 5.0–7.0
Optical Rotation: [α]₂₀/D +66.3° to +66.8° (c = 26 in water at 25 °C)
Flash Point: 93.3 °C
LogP: −3.76 (estimated)
Storage Conditions: Store in a cool, dry place under inert atmosphere; protect from moisture
Molecular Formula: C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁
Molecular Weight: 342.30 g/mol