SUCROSE BENZOATE

Sucrose benzoate refers broadly to the benzoyl esters of sucrose. 
The sugar molecule (sucrose) contains multiple hydroxyl groups (–OH), which can be esterified with benzoic acid derivatives to yield mono-, di-, and poly‑benzoyl esters up to the octa‑ester (octabenzoate). 
Industrial materials sold under the name "sucrose benzoate" usually consist of highly benzoylated sucrose (often predominantly hepta- or octa‑benzoates) and are used as specialty plasticizers and tackifiers due to their high glass transition modifying effect, glossy films and good compatibility with many polymer systems.

This article treats the substance both as a defined molecular entity and as a commercial product family, describing the common commercial compositions, representative molecular species, and how composition affects performance.

Nomenclature, synonyms and identifiers
Common names and synonyms encountered in the literature and commercial catalogs include:
Sucrose benzoate
Sucrose octabenzoate
Benzoylsaccharose
Benzoyl sucrose
Sucrose benzoyl ester(s)
MIRAMER SB (trade name)
UNIPLEX 280CG (trade name)
Key identifiers commonly cited for commercial sucrose benzoate material:
CAS number (commercial product commonly sold as "sucrose benzoate"): 12738-64-6
EINECS / EC Number: 235-795-5 (as listed in commercial spec sheets)

Molecular structure and variants
Sucrose (α‑D‑glucopyranosyl‑(1→2)‑β‑D‑fructofuranoside) contains eight free hydroxyl groups (five on the glucose unit and three on the fructose unit depending on counting), allowing formation of esters in multiple substitution patterns. 
The benzoylation of sucrose yields a series of esters:
Monobenzoyl sucrose (one benzoate per sucrose)
Polybenzoyl sucroses (di‑, tri‑, etc.)
Hepta‑ and octa‑benzoyl sucrose (highly benzoylated species)
Commercial "sucrose benzoate" materials are typically dominated by high‑ester content species (hepta‑/octa‑benzoyl sucrose), which gives them the physical properties desirable for use as plasticizers and gloss agents.

Physical and chemical properties
Commercial technical sheets report the following representative properties (note: exact values vary by grade and manufacturer):
Appearance: white to off‑white crystalline powder
Melting / softening point: approximately ~93–101 °C (varies with grade)
Solubility: nearly insoluble in water (very low aqueous solubility; reported values on the order of milligrams per liter), soluble in aromatics, ketones, esters, chlorinated solvents and many organic solvents used in coatings and plastics
Density: typical values reported near ~1.20–1.35 g·cm⁻³ depending on grade and measurement temperature
Refractive index: reported in supplier data
LogP / partitioning: hydrophobic due to multiple benzoyl groups; miscibility in non‑polar organic phases is high
Odor: negligible or faint benzoyl odor in technical grades
Because the material is a saccharide ester, its chemical stability is influenced by hydrolysis (especially under acidic or basic conditions at elevated temperature) which can cleave benzoate esters to release benzoic acid and regenerate free sucrose hydroxyls.

SAFETY INFORMATION ABOUT SUCROSE BENZOATE

First aid measures:
Description of first aid measures:
General advice:
Consult a physician. 
Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
Move out of dangerous area:
 
If inhaled:
If breathed in, move person into fresh air. 
If not breathing, give artificial respiration.
Consult a physician.
In case of skin contact:
Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately. 
Wash off with soap and plenty of water.
Consult a physician.
 
In case of eye contact:
Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.
Continue rinsing eyes during transport to hospital.
 
If swallowed:
Do NOT induce vomiting. 
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. 
Rinse mouth with water. 
Consult a physician.
 
Firefighting measures:
Extinguishing media:
Suitable extinguishing media:
Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Carbon oxides, Nitrogen oxides (NOx), Hydrogen chloride gas
 
Advice for firefighters:
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.
Accidental release measures:
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Use personal protective equipment. 
 
Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas. 
Evacuate personnel to safe areas.
 
Environmental precautions:
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.
Do not let product enter drains.
Discharge into the environment must be avoided.
 
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:
Soak up with inert absorbent material and dispose of as hazardous waste. 
Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.
 
Handling and storage:
Precautions for safe handling:
Avoid inhalation of vapour or mist.
 
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. 
Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage.
Storage class (TRGS 510): 8A: Combustible, corrosive hazardous materials
 
Exposure controls/personal protection:
Control parameters:
Components with workplace control parameters
Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.
Exposure controls:
Appropriate engineering controls:
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.
 
Personal protective equipment:
Eye/face protection:
Tightly fitting safety goggles. 
Faceshield (8-inch minimum). 
Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
 
Skin protection:
Handle with gloves. 
Gloves must be inspected prior to use. 
Use proper glove
removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. 
Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. 
Wash and dry hands.
 
Full contact:
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0.11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested:Dermatril (KCL 740 / Aldrich Z677272, Size M)
Splash contact
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0.11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested:Dermatril (KCL 740 / Aldrich Z677272, Size M)
It should not be construed as offering an approval for any specific use scenario.
 
Body Protection:
Complete suit protecting against chemicals, The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace.
Respiratory protection:
Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a fullface respirator with multi-purpose combination (US) or type ABEK (EN 14387) respirator cartridges as a backup to engineering controls. 
 
If the respirator is the sole means of protection, use a full-face supplied air respirator. 
Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).
Control of environmental exposure
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. 
Do not let product enter drains.
Discharge into the environment must be avoided.
 
Stability and reactivity:
Chemical stability:
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Incompatible materials:
Strong oxidizing agents:
Hazardous decomposition products:
Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions. 
Carbon oxides, Nitrogen oxides (NOx), Hydrogen chloride gas.
 
Disposal considerations:
Waste treatment methods:
Product:
Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company. 
Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material.
Contaminated packaging:
Dispose of as unused product