Sucralose: High-Potency Non-Caloric Sweetener
Sucralose is a chlorinated disaccharide derived from sucrose that is approximately 600 times sweeter than sugar. It is non-caloric, non-cariogenic, and remarkably stable across a wide pH range and at elevated temperatures, making it suitable for formulations that undergo heat sterilisation or have acidic pH. Sucralose has a clean sweetness profile with no bitter or metallic aftertaste, which has made it the preferred high-intensity sweetener for many pharmaceutical and food applications.
Product Profile
| CAS Number | 56038-13-2 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C₁₂H₁₉Cl₃O₈ |
| Appearance | White to off-white crystalline powder |
| Function | High-intensity sweetener / taste masking agent |
| Typical Use Level | 0.01–0.1% in oral pharmaceutical formulations |
| Compendial Grade | EP / USP-NF |
Formulation Applications
In pharmaceutical oral solutions, suspensions, and chewable tablets, sucralose is used at very low concentrations to mask bitter-tasting APIs, often in combination with flavouring agents. Its stability at low pH makes it ideal for effervescent and acidic formulations where aspartame would degrade. Sucralose does not undergo Maillard browning, so it can be used in formulations containing amino acids or proteins. In paediatric and geriatric formulations, it enables sugar-free dosage forms without the laxative effect associated with sugar alcohols. The food industry uses it extensively in beverages, baked goods, dairy products, and confectionery.
Why Source from TCS
TCS supplies Sucralose in pharmaceutical and food grades to formulators across Europe. Available in standard packaging with flexible quantities for R&D through production scale. Contact us with your application and volume requirements.
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