Sucrose Octaacetate

It often serves as a non-caloric bittering agent, a plasticizer, and an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly for selective carbohydrate modifications. The acetylation protects the hydroxyl groups, allowing controlled reactions on other parts of the molecule. Sucrose Octaacetate is a fully acetylated derivative of sucrose, where all eight hydroxyl groups are converted to acetate esters.