Sucrose Octaacetate

High-purity bittering agent and alcohol denaturant for pharmaceutical, industrial, aversive additive, and specialty formulation applications.

Lifeworth supplies Sucrose Octaacetate for buyers requiring bittering performance, USP/NF-oriented specification review, purity control, document support, sample evaluation, and export-ready bulk packaging.

  • Sucrose Octaacetate, CAS 127-14-7.
  • Suitable for bittering agent, denaturant, aversive additive, and specialty formulation use.
  • Purity, appearance, residue, heavy metals, and related test items can be reviewed.
  • COA, SDS/MSDS, TDS, specification sheet, and sample support available.
  • Bulk supply support for industrial, pharmaceutical, and formulation buyers.

Tell us your application, target specification, and destination market so we can support grade selection, documentation review, and packaging recommendations.

USP NF Sucrose Octaacetate powder

Quick Specs

Identity

INCI Name

Sucrose Octaacetate

Alias

Sucrose octaacetate; SOA; Octaacetyl sucrose; Sucrose octaacetate bittering agent

CAS Number

127-14-7

Molecular Formula

C28H38O19

Molecular Weight

678.59 g/mol

Quality

Assay

Per agreed specification

Grade

Food Grade

Standards

BP, USP

Assay Method

HPLC

Handling

Appearance

White to off-white powder

Form

Powder

Solubility

Per agreed specification; final compatibility should be tested in the target formulation matrix.

Applications

Bittering agent, alcohol denaturant, aversive additive, pharmaceutical-related formulations, coatings, deterrent systems, specialty industrial formulations

Commercial Terms

MOQ

MOQ depends on packaging and specification.

Lead Time

3–7 working days for standard items; bulk orders by schedule.

Incoterms

EXW / FOB / CIF / DAP / DDP

Sample

Free sample (shipping charged)

Quality & Documents
COA (per batch) • SDS/MSDS • TDS/Spec sheet (on request). Additional statements depend on product and market.

Product Overview

Sucrose Octaacetate is a highly bitter specialty ingredient commonly used as a bittering agent, alcohol denaturant, aversive additive, and formulation aid in pharmaceutical, industrial, and specialty applications. It is usually supplied as a white to off-white powder, and buyers often review assay, bitterness performance, residue, related substances, heavy metals, particle size, and document support before technical or commercial evaluation. It is commonly considered for denatured alcohol systems, aversive additives, specialty coatings, and controlled formulation projects, with sample support and batch documentation available for sourcing reference.

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Applications

Industrial / Household
Suitable for denaturant and aversive additive systems where a strong bittering effect is required, including industrial alcohol, household chemical, and controlled-use formulations.

Pharmaceutical
Can be reviewed for pharmaceutical or regulated formulation systems where bittering or aversive functionality is required. Buyers should confirm grade, documentation, impurity limits, and application suitability before use.

Specialty Formulations
May be used in coatings, deterrent systems, and specialty formulation projects where compatibility, dosage level, dispersion, and sensory threshold must be tested in the final product.

How to Choose the Right Grade / Form

For Alcohol Denaturant Use
Choose a specification with suitable assay, bitterness performance, purity, and document support for denatured alcohol or industrial denaturant systems.

For Pharmaceutical or Regulated Applications
Choose a grade aligned with the required specification, impurity limits, and documentation package. Regulatory suitability should be confirmed before use.

For Specialty Formulation Use
Choose a powder specification based on particle size, dispersion behavior, compatibility, and final formulation requirements.

Specification Review
Confirm assay basis, standard, dosage level, impurities, and documentation before bulk order.

Technical & Formulation Notes

Technical Notes

Sucrose Octaacetate is evaluated mainly by assay basis, bitterness performance, appearance, residue, related substances, heavy metals, and suitability for the intended denaturant or bittering application.

For regulated or customer-specific uses, the applicable standard and document package should be confirmed before sampling.

This product is supplied as a specialty chemical ingredient for downstream formulation and industrial use.

Commercial specifications can be reviewed according to purity target, compendial reference, particle size, packaging format, and destination-market documentation requirements.

For denaturant systems, test bitterness performance, solubility, compatibility, and dosage level in the final matrix.

For coatings or specialty systems, review dispersion, particle size, carrier compatibility, and stability during pilot testing.

For regulated applications, confirm grade, impurity profile, document package, and destination-market requirements.

For storage and handling, avoid moisture, contamination, and direct exposure to heat or strong odors.

Key QC items may include appearance, identification, assay, related substances, residue on ignition, loss on drying, heavy metals, particle size, and batch documentation.

Available documents may include COA, SDS/MSDS, TDS, specification sheet, and export-related documents according to order requirements.

Product specifications

TestSpecificationMethod
AppearanceWhite to off-white powderVisual
IdentificationConforms to agreed specificationPer specification
AssayPer agreed specificationHPLC / Per specification
Related SubstancesPer agreed specificationHPLC / Per specification
Loss on DryingPer agreed specificationPer specification
Residue on IgnitionPer agreed specificationPer specification
Heavy MetalsPer agreed specificationICP-MS / Per specification
Particle SizePer agreed specificationSieve / Per specification
SolubilityPer agreed specificationPer specification
Bitterness PerformancePer application requirementSensory / In-house
PackagingPer agreed packing formatReference
DocumentsCOA, SDS/MSDS, TDS availableReference

Storage, Shelf Life & Packaging

Storage

Store Sucrose Octaacetate in a tightly sealed original container in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area.

Protect from moisture, direct sunlight, heat, strong odors, and contamination.

Shelf Life

Typical shelf life is 24 months when stored under recommended conditions in unopened original packaging.

Final shelf life should follow the agreed specification, batch COA, packaging format, and actual storage conditions.

Packaging & Logistics

Sample Packing
Sample packs are available for laboratory evaluation, bitterness testing, specification review, and customer approval.

Bulk Packing
Standard bulk packaging can include 1 kg, 5 kg, 10 kg, 20 kg, or 25 kg bags, cartons, or drums.

Customization
Specification review, particle size discussion, packaging format, labeling, and document support can be discussed according to application needs.

Logistics & Documents
COA, SDS/MSDS, TDS, specification sheet, packing list, invoice, and export-related documents are available according to shipment requirements.

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Supply, Documentation & Customization

Documents & Compliance

COA, SDS/MSDS, and TDS/spec sheet available based on product and market requirements.

Customization & Private Label

Custom packing, private label, and labeling support available depending on product type and order scope.

Commercial Support

Sample, lead time, and incoterm options can be discussed according to destination market and supply plan.

Why Source From Lifeworth

Defined Spec Clarity
We help buyers confirm assay, standard, impurity limits, bitterness target, packaging, and document requirements before sampling or bulk order.

Customizable Key Target
Specifications can be reviewed according to denaturant, bittering, pharmaceutical, or specialty formulation needs.

Batch Documentation Support
COA, SDS/MSDS, TDS, specification sheet, and shipment documents can be provided for technical review and import reference.

Export-Ready Bulk Supply
Lifeworth supports sample evaluation, bulk packaging, export logistics coordination, and long-term ingredient supply communication.

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FAQ

What is Sucrose Octaacetate?
Sucrose Octaacetate is a highly bitter specialty ingredient used as a bittering agent, alcohol denaturant, aversive additive, and formulation aid.

What is the CAS number of Sucrose Octaacetate?
The CAS number is 127-14-7.

What applications is Sucrose Octaacetate suitable for?
It is suitable for denaturant systems, aversive additives, pharmaceutical-related formulations, coatings, and specialty industrial applications.

What should buyers check before ordering?
Buyers should review assay, standard, impurity limits, bitterness target, particle size, COA, SDS/MSDS, TDS, and application suitability.

Can the specification be customized?
Specification review, particle size, packaging format, and document support can be discussed according to application requirements.

Can Lifeworth provide samples and documents?
Yes. Samples and documents such as COA, SDS/MSDS, TDS, and specification sheet are available according to order requirements.

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