Sucralose

C₁₂H₁₉Cl₃O₈

IUPAC: (1,6-Dichloro-1,6-dideoxy-beta-D-fructofuranosyl)-(4-chloro-4-deoxy-alpha-D-galactopyranose)

CAS: 56038-13-2

Overview

Sucralose is an artificial sweetener made by chlorinating sucrose, about 600 times sweeter than sugar. It passes through the body unmetabolized.

Composition

Element	Symbol	Atoms	Atomic Mass
Hydrogen	H	19	1.0080
Carbon	C	12	12.0110
Oxygen	O	8	15.9990
Chlorine	Cl	3	35.4500

Elemental Composition

Hydrogen ×19

4.8%

Carbon ×12

36.2%

Oxygen ×8

32.2%

Chlorine ×3

26.7%

Uses

• Artificial sweetener (Splenda)
• Diet beverages
• Baked goods

Fun Facts

✦ Made from sugar by replacing three hydroxyl groups with chlorine atoms

Structure

SMILES

C(C1C(C(C(C(O1)OC2(C(C(C(O2)CCl)O)O)CCl)O)O)Cl)O

Properties

Type: organic
State: solid
Molar Mass: 397.64 g/mol
Density: 1.6900 g/cm³
Melting Point: 130.0 °C
Solubility: 283 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass: 396.0146
XLogP: -1.5
TPSA: 129.0 Å²
H-Bond Donors: 5
H-Bond Acceptors: 8
Rotatable Bonds: 5
Heavy Atoms: 23
Complexity: 405.0

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 Sucralose?

Sucralose (C₁₂H₁₉Cl₃O₈) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name (1,6-Dichloro-1,6-dideoxy-beta-D-fructofuranosyl)-(4-chloro-4-deoxy-alpha-D-galactopyranose).

What is the molecular weight of Sucralose?

Sucralose has a molar mass of 397.64 g/mol.

What state is Sucralose at room temperature?

Sucralose is a solid at room temperature.

Is Sucralose organic or inorganic?

Sucralose is classified as an organic compound.

What elements make up Sucralose?

Sucralose (C₁₂H₁₉Cl₃O₈) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O), Chlorine (Cl).