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Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
Sucrose octaacetate (CAS 126-14-7) is a fully acetylated sugar derivative produced via the esterification of sucrose with acetic anhydride. Its molecular formula is C28H38O19. This white crystalline powder serves as a versatile excipient and film-coating agent in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Storage requires cool, dry conditions away from moisture to prevent hydrolysis. While generally recognized as safe (GRAS) in food, regulatory compliance varies by region for injectable drugs. Standard industrial PPE is mandatory during handling to avoid inhalation of dust.