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Sucrose acetate isobutyrate is an emulsifier and has E number E444.
In the United States, Sucrose acetate isobutyrate is categorized as generally recognized as safe (GRAS) as a food additive in cocktail mixers, beer, malt beverages, or wine coolers and is a potential replacement for brominated vegetable oil.
Sucrose acetate isobutyrate can be prepared by esterification of sucrose with acetic and isobutyric anhydride.
CAS: 27216-37-1
MF: C40H62O19
MW: 846.91
EINECS: 608-058-4
Synonyms
.alpha.-d-glucopyranoside,.beta.-d-fructofuranosyl,diacetatehexakis(2-methyl;Sucrose acetate isobutyrate solution;SUCROSE DIACETATE HEXAISOBUTYRATE;SAIB-100;SAIB;SAIB-SG;SAIB Food Grade;SUCROSE DIACETATE HEXAISOBUTYRATE (EASTM
Sucrose acetate isobutyrate is a high purity distilled product that is odorless and tasteless at levels used in beverages.
Sucrose acetate isobutyrate is used primarily in citrus beverages as a weighting agent or flavor emulsion stabilizer to prevent separation of essential citrus oils.
Sucrose acetate isobutyrate, like brominated vegetable oil, is used primarily in citrus-flavored drinks to keep the flavor oils in suspension, giving them a cloudy appearance.
In January 2013 Sucrose acetate isobutyrate was announced as a replacement for brominated vegetable oil (BVO) in Gatorade, following widespread consumer protest over BVO.
FDA has approved its use in non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages up to 300 ppm. Sucrose acetate isobutyrate has been subjected to short- and long-term studies in laboratory animals and people, at high doses, with little, if any, evidence of harm.
Sucrose acetate isobutyrate is also approved for use in Europe.
Sucrose acetate isobutyrate Chemical Properties
Melting point: −83 °C
Boiling point: 78 °C
density: 1.146 g/mL at 25 °C
vapor pressure: 40 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
refractive index: n20/D 1.457(lit.)
Fp: 70 °F
form: Liquid
color: Colorless to Pale Yellow
Optical Rotation: [α]20/D +49°, c =1 in chloroform
EPA Substance Registry System: Sucrose acetate isobutyrate (27216-37-1)
Uses
Beverage emulsions - weighting agent
Color cosmetics and skin care
Flavorings (orange flavor)
Fragrance fixative
Hair care
Horse styling products
