Sucrose: Classic Sweetener and Filler for Syrups and Tablets
Sucrose (table sugar) is a disaccharide composed of glucose and fructose, and it remains one of the most widely used excipients in pharmaceutical formulation. It serves as a sweetener and vehicle in syrups, a coating agent in sugar-coated tablets, and a filler-binder in chewable and lozenge formulations. Sucrose provides a familiar, well-accepted taste and mouthfeel that is difficult to replicate with artificial alternatives.
Product Profile
| CAS Number | 57-50-1 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁ |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder or granules |
| Function | Sweetener / filler / coating agent / syrup vehicle |
| Typical Use Level | 50–67% w/v in syrups (simple syrup BP/USP); up to 90% in sugar coatings |
| Compendial Grade | EP / USP-NF |
Formulation Applications
Simple syrup (sucrose 66.7% w/v) is the classical vehicle for oral liquid preparations, providing sweetness, viscosity, and self-preserving properties due to its high osmotic pressure. In sugar-coating, multiple layers of sucrose solution are applied to tablet cores to provide an elegant, glossy finish that masks taste and odour. Directly compressible sucrose grades (e.g., Di-Pac, Compri Sugar) are used as fillers in chewable tablets and lozenges. Sucrose is also used as a cryoprotectant and lyoprotectant for freeze-dried biological products and vaccines, where it stabilises proteins by replacing water at the molecular surface.
Why Source from TCS
TCS supplies Sucrose 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.
FAQ
What information should be included in an inquiry for Sucrose –57-50-1?
A useful inquiry normally includes the product name, target application, estimated quantity, destination market, and any specific documentation or packaging requests.
How is Sucrose –57-50-1 usually evaluated for sourcing?
This product is positioned for excipient sourcing where formulation fit, dosage form, handling, and repeat purchasing requirements need to be reviewed together with commercial supply conditions.
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