Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of beta-D-Fructofuranosyl alpha-D-glucopyranoside (CAS: 57-50-1)?
Answer
Beta-D-Fructofuranosyl alpha-D-glucopyranoside (CAS: 57-50-1), or sucrose, is primarily used as a sweetener in food products like candies, beverages, and baked goods. It also functions as a preservative, humectant, and texture modifier. In pharmaceuticals, it is used in drug formulations and as a diluent. Industrially, it serves as a raw material for ethanol production and in chemical synthesis. Research applications include use as a standard in analytical chemistry and biochemical studies.
About
CAS No
57-50-1
English Name
beta-D-Fructofuranosyl alpha-D-glucopyranoside
Molecular Formula
C12H22O11
Molecular Weight
342.2970000000001 g/mol
SMILES
OC[C@]1(O[C@@H]2[C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](O2)CO)O)O)O)[C@H]([C@@H]([C@@H](CO)O1)O)O
InChIKey
CZMRCDWAGMRECN-UGDNZRGBSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:07