Sucralose
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: 56038-13-2, Splenda, Trichlorosucrose, Aspasvit, Sucrazit, Trichlorogalacto-sucrose, Sansweet su 100, Trichlorogalactosucrose
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Clean
alpha-D-Galactopyranoside, 1,6-dichloro-1,6-dideoxy-beta-D-fructofuranosyl 4-chloro-4-deoxy,
Effective at 6.0%
Solubility Freely soluble in water, methanol and ethanol; Slightly soluble in ethyl acetate
Formula
C12H19Cl3O8
Mol. Weight
397.60
CAS #
56038-13-2
Form
Powder
State
Dry Powder
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic sweetener developed in 1976 by modifying sucrose (table sugar). Used in cosmetics primarily for flavoring oral care products; created as a non-caloric alternative to sugar.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
7.5e-06%
12.0%
0%17%
Reported use
CIR reported use: 0.0000075-12 | 0.012-1.2
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR