Sucrose acetate isobutyrate
Encyclopedia
Sucrose acetoisobutyrate (SAIB) is an emulsifier and has E number
E444. In the United States, SAIB is categorized as generally recognized as safe
(GRAS) as a food additive.
with acetic
and isobutyric anhydrides.
E number
E numbers are number codes for food additives that have been assessed for use within the European Union . They are commonly found on food labels throughout the European Union. Safety assessment and approval are the responsibility of the European Food Safety Authority...
E444. In the United States, SAIB is categorized as generally recognized as safe
Generally recognized as safe
Generally recognized as safe is an American Food and Drug Administration designation that a chemical or substance added to food is considered safe by experts, and so is exempted from the usual Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act food additive tolerance requirements.-History:On January 1, 1958,...
(GRAS) as a food additive.
Chemistry
SAIB can be prepared by esterification of sucroseSucrose
Sucrose is the organic compound commonly known as table sugar and sometimes called saccharose. A white, odorless, crystalline powder with a sweet taste, it is best known for its role in human nutrition. The molecule is a disaccharide composed of glucose and fructose with the molecular formula...
with acetic
Acetic anhydride
Acetic anhydride, or ethanoic anhydride, is the chemical compound with the formula 2O. Commonly abbreviated Ac2O, it is the simplest isolatable acid anhydride and is a widely used reagent in organic synthesis...
and isobutyric anhydrides.
Uses
- Beverage emulsions - weighting agent
- Color cosmetics and skin care
- Flavorings (orange flavor)
- Fragrance fixative
- Hair care