Sucrose Octaacetate (CAS No: 126-14-7) is a key pharmaceutical intermediate used in the synthesis of APIs Penicillin G. This compound serves as an essential raw material in API development and synthesis. Explore detailed chemical properties, molecular data, structure information, and verified global suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors of this API intermediate on apicule.
Alternate Names: alpha-D-Glucopyranoside, 1,3,4,6-tetra-O-acetyl-beta-D-fructofuranosyl, tetraacetate, Penicillium Intermediate
CAS No: 126-14-7
PubChem CID: 31340
Mol Formula: C28H38O19
Mol Weight: 678.6 g/mol
Used in API: Penicillin G
IUPAC Name: [(2R,3R,4S,5R,6R)-3,4,5-triacetyloxy-6-[(2S,3S,4R,5R)-3,4-diacetyloxy-2,5-bis(acetyloxymethyl)oxolan-2-yl]oxyoxan-2-yl]methyl acetate
API Intermediate Description: Sucrose Octaacetate is a fully acetylated derivative of sucrose, where all eight hydroxyl groups are converted to acetate esters. It is commonly used as a non-caloric bittering agent, a plasticizer, and an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly for selective carbohydrate modifications. The acetylation protects the hydroxyl groups, allowing controlled reactions on other parts of the molecule.
