Stevioside

C₃₈H₆₀O₁₈

IUPAC: Stevioside

CAS: 57817-89-7

Overview

Stevioside is a natural sweetener extracted from the leaves of Stevia rebaudiana, about 250-300 times sweeter than sugar. It has been used in Japan since the 1970s.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Hydrogen H 60 1.0080
Carbon C 38 12.0110
Oxygen O 18 15.9990

Elemental Composition

H
Hydrogen ×60
7.5%
C
Carbon ×38
56.7%
O
Oxygen ×18
35.8%

Uses

  • • Natural sweetener
  • • Sugar substitute
  • • Dietary supplement

Fun Facts

  • ✦ Used in Japan since 1971 and now accounts for 40% of the Japanese sweetener market

Structure

SMILES

CC12CCCC(C1CCC34C2CCC(C3)(C(=C)C4)OC5C(C(C(C(O5)CO)O)O)OC6C(C(C(C(O6)CO)O)O)O)(C)C(=O)OC7C(C(C(C(O7)CO)O)O)O

Properties

Type
organic
State
solid
Molar Mass
804.87 g/mol
Melting Point
198.0 °C
Solubility
slightly soluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
804.3780
XLogP
-1.2
TPSA
295.0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
11
H-Bond Acceptors
18
Rotatable Bonds
10
Heavy Atoms
56
Complexity
1450.0

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stevioside?
Stevioside (C₃₈H₆₀O₁₈) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Stevioside.
What is the molecular weight of Stevioside?
Stevioside has a molar mass of 804.87 g/mol.
What state is Stevioside at room temperature?
Stevioside is a solid at room temperature.
Is Stevioside organic or inorganic?
Stevioside is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Stevioside?
Stevioside (C₃₈H₆₀O₁₈) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).