Sucrose acetate isobutyrate
Sucrose acetoisobutyrate (SAIB) is an emulsifier and has E number E444.[1] In the United States, SAIB is categorized as generally recognized as safe (GRAS) as a food additive in cocktail mixers, beer, malt beverages, or wine coolers[2] and is a potential replacement for brominated vegetable oil.
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IUPAC name
[(2S,3S,4R,5R)-2-(Acetyloxymethyl)-2-[(2R,3R,4S,5R,6R)-6-(acetyloxymethyl)-3,4,5-tris(2-methylpropanoyloxy)oxan-2-yl]oxy-4-(2-methylpropanoyloxy)-5-(2-methylpropanoyloxymethyl)oxolan-3-yl] 2-methylpropanoate | |
Other names
Sucrose acetoisobutyrate Sucrose diacetate hexaisobutyrate HSDB 5657; AI3-25354; E444 | |
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Abbreviations | SAIB |
ECHA InfoCard | 100.004.338 |
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E number | E444 (thickeners, ...) |
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CompTox Dashboard (EPA) |
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Properties | |
C40H62O19 | |
Molar mass | 846.917 g·mol−1 |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
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Chemistry
SAIB can be prepared by esterification of sucrose with acetic and isobutyric anhydride.
Uses
- Beverage emulsions - weighting agent
- Color cosmetics and skin care
- Flavorings (orange flavor)
- Fragrance fixative
- Hair care
- Horse styling products
References
- Current EU approved additives and their E Numbers, Food Standards Agency
- Agency Response Letter GRAS Notice No. GRN 000104, U.S. Food and Drug Administration
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