Sucrose Octaacetate

AKA: 126-14-7, Octaacetylsucrose, FEMA No. 3038, Sucrose octa-acetate, [(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
Plant-Derived
Clean
OriginDerived from sucrose, a disaccharide sugar obtained from sugarcane or sugar beets. Produced through acetylation of sucrose using acetic anhydride or acetic acid under controlled conditions.
bitter tasting cpd preferred by rats to quinine; RN given refers to ((beta-D)-fructofuranosyl)-isomer
Formula
C28H38O19
Mol. Weight
678.60
CAS #
126-14-7
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Denaturant
Anti-Aging
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Provides scent
Makes alcohol undrinkable
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer (CIR report on the ingredient group)
CIR report statement covering this group of ingredients / not tested individually (CIR 721)
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2021
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR
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