TCS Industries Limited (China-sourced API supplier) supplies Sucrose –- Classic Sweetener & Filler for Syrups and Tablets CAS 57-50-1 for pharmaceutical B2B procurement — COA, MSDS, and technical documentation available on request.
> Overview
| Product Name | Sucrose –- Classic Sweetener & Filler for Syrups and Tablets |
|---|---|
| Structural Formula |  |
| CAS Number | 57-50-1 |
| Molecular Formula | C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁ |
| Molecular Weight | 342.3 g/mol |
| InChIKey | CZMRCDWAGMRECN-UGDNZRGBSA-N |
| SMILES | Available on request where applicable |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder or granules |
| Purity / Grade | By agreed specification and batch COA |
| Storage | Keep tightly closed in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place |
Sucrose (CAS 57-50-1) is a disaccharide composed of glucose and fructose linked by an α(1→2) glycosidic bond, with the formula C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁ (MW 342.30). It is the standard reference sugar for sweetness comparison (relative sweetness = 1.0). Pharmaceutical-grade sucrose is used as an excipient in syrups, granulations, coatings, and lyophilization, while food-grade refined sugar serves as the baseline sweetener for food and beverage formulation.
TCS Industries Limited, a Hong Kong-based trading and sourcing company, supplies Sucrose in food-grade refined and pharmaceutical (NF) grades for global procurement programs.
> Applications
Pharmaceutical excipient and lyoprotectant
Sucrose NF is used as a sweetening agent and vehicle in oral syrups, elixirs, and pediatric formulations. It is also used as a lyoprotectant (cryoprotectant) in freeze-dried biologics and vaccines, stabilizing protein structure during lyophilization. Allison et al. (Arch Biochem Biophys, 1999, 365:289–298) demonstrated the mechanism of sucrose-mediated protein stabilization during freeze-drying through vitrification and water replacement.
Food ingredient and reference sugar
Refined sucrose is the baseline sweetener used in food and beverage formulations. It provides bulk, mouthfeel, texture, browning (Maillard reaction), and preservative function (water activity reduction in jams and confectionery). Sucrose solutions at specific concentrations (Brix) serve as the reference standard for sweetness measurement of all other sweeteners.
> Sourcing & Supply
TCS Industries Limited supports development, qualification and commercial purchasing discussions for Sucrose –- Classic Sweetener & Filler for Syrups and Tablets with buyers in South America, Europe, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico and Canada.
- Evaluation and commercial quantities: 25 kg bags for qualification; pallet and bulk for production. Refined white (ICUMSA 45) and pharmaceutical NF grades available.
- Pallet quantities and production campaigns: repeat supply is coordinated against packaging, lead time, annual demand and destination-market import requirements.
> Quality & Documentation
Key specification parameters include polarization (≥99.7° for refined), ash, colour (ICUMSA ≤45 for white refined), moisture (≤0.06%), reducing sugars, sulfur dioxide (≤15 ppm for EU white sugar), heavy metals (Pb ≤0.5 ppm), and microbial limits. Pharmaceutical grade (NF) must meet USP-NF monograph for specific rotation, residue on ignition, chloride, sulfate, and heavy metals. COA and MSDS are standard.
> Packaging
Refined sucrose is available as white crystalline granules. Non-hygroscopic under normal conditions but absorbs moisture above 85% RH. Standard packaging includes 25 kg or 50 kg polypropylene bags with PE liner, palletized. Store at room temperature in dry conditions. Shelf life is indefinite for properly stored refined sugar. Labels and documents are checked before dispatch.
> Pricing & MOQ
Pricing is quoted by specification, packaging and destination. Common commercial discussions use 25 kg bag/drum formats, pallet quantities and production-campaign planning; smaller samples may be reviewed for qualified formulation teams.
> Regulatory & Compounding Context
Sucrose is a natural food ingredient, not classified as a food additive (no E-number). Monographed in USP-NF, FCC, and Codex Alimentarius (CODEX STAN 212-1999 for white sugar). No ADI (natural sugar). EU sugar market is regulated under Common Market Organisation (Regulation 1308/2013). Pharmaceutical NF grade listed in FDA IID. No special import permits for food/pharma use.
> Alias Index
- IUPAC: β-D-Fructofuranosyl-α-D-glucopyranoside
- CAS Number: 57-50-1
- Formula: C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁ (MW 342.30)
- Common names: Table sugar, Saccharose, Cane sugar, Beet sugar
- Sweetness: 1.0 (reference standard)
- ICUMSA colour: ≤45 (white refined)
- InChIKey: CZMRCDWAGMRECN-UGDNZRGBSA-N
- Commercial request terms: sucrose NF, refined sugar ICUMSA 45, pharmaceutical excipient sugar, lyoprotectant sucrose, TCS Industries Limited
> FAQ
What is the difference between food-grade and NF-grade Sucrose?
Food-grade refined sugar meets ICUMSA/Codex standards for polarization, colour, and ash. NF-grade sucrose meets additional USP-NF monograph requirements including specific rotation, residue on ignition, chloride, sulfate, and heavy metals limits. NF grade is required for pharmaceutical formulations. Specify the grade at inquiry.
What documents are available for Sucrose –- Classic Sweetener & Filler for Syrups and Tablets orders?
COA and MSDS are standard for commercial discussions. COO, packing list, invoice and other import-support documents can be arranged according to order scope.
Can TCS Industries Limited support Sucrose –- Classic Sweetener & Filler for Syrups and Tablets supply to South America?
Yes. We support B2B buyers in Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Uruguay, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, Venezuela, Guyana and Suriname, subject to route and document review.
Do you support Europe, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico and Canada?
Yes. These destinations can be reviewed for project supply, import documents, packaging and logistics planning before quotation.
Why is Sucrose used in lyophilization?
Sucrose acts as a lyoprotectant by forming a glassy (amorphous) matrix around proteins during freeze-drying, replacing water molecules at the protein surface. This prevents denaturation and aggregation. Typical concentrations are 5–10% w/v in the pre-lyophilization solution. Trehalose is an alternative lyoprotectant.
What is ICUMSA colour?
ICUMSA (International Commission for Uniform Methods of Sugar Analysis) colour is measured in ICUMSA units (IU). White refined sugar is ≤45 IU. Raw sugar is typically 1500–4000 IU. Lower ICUMSA values indicate higher purity and whiteness. Specify the ICUMSA requirement at inquiry.
Can you arrange samples before commercial purchasing?
Samples or evaluation quantities may be reviewed for qualified buyers after target specification, application and destination-market requirements are clarified.
How is Sucrose –- Classic Sweetener & Filler for Syrups and Tablets packaged for export?
Packaging is confirmed by quantity and material properties. Typical options include foil bags, HDPE containers, fibre drums, 25 kg bags or palletized export packaging.
Can buyer-defined specifications be reviewed?
Yes. Send the specification, methods, impurity limits and required documents. TCS can review feasibility before confirming quotation and lead time.
What payment terms are normally used?
Standard payment is 100% T/T before dispatch unless a different arrangement has been approved for an established commercial account.
What lead time should buyers expect?
Lead time depends on stock, batch size, document scope and destination. Available stock can move faster; made-to-order or pallet programs require longer planning.
What sources of Sucrose are available?
TCS sources sucrose from both cane (Saccharum officinarum) and beet (Beta vulgaris) origins. The refined product is chemically identical regardless of source. However, some buyers require source declaration for labeling or certification purposes (organic, non-GMO beet). Specify source preference at inquiry.
Last reviewed: June 2026
Evaluation and research orders (≤10 kg) are shipped with COA, MSDS, and certificate of origin. Bulk commercial orders (>10 kg) qualify for volume pricing with a full technical documentation package available on request.
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