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Invert sugar

Also known as Invertose, HS 500, Corn invert sugar

CAS 8013-17-0Formula C12H24O12Molar mass 360.31 g/molEC 232-393-1
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Invert sugar chemical structure, C12H24O12, CAS 8013-17-0
2D chemical structure

Key facts

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All properties
CAS number
8013-17-0
Formula
C12H24O12
Molar mass
360.31 g/mol
Density
1.00211 (WT %= 1, VACUUM)
HS code
294000
Category
Sweeteners

What is Invert sugar?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Invert sugar is an edible mixture of glucose and fructose, obtained from sucrose hydrolysis.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
2,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyhexanal, 1,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyhexan-2-one
CAS number
8013-17-0 CAS number cross-checked
EC number
232-393-1
Molecular formula
C12H24O12
MDL number
MFCD00148911
INCI name
SACCHARIDE HYDROLYSATE
InChIKey
PJVXUVWGSCCGHT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/2C6H12O6/c2*7-1-3(9)5(11)6(12)4(10)2-8/h3,5-9,11-12H,1-2H2;1,3-6,8-12H,2H2
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
C(C(C(C(C(C=O)O)O)O)O)O.C(C(C(C(C(=O)CO)O)O)O)O

Synonyms

  • Invertose
  • HS 500
  • Corn invert sugar
  • Maize Inver Sugar
  • Maize invert sugar
  • Corn invert sugar syrup
  • Calorose
  • Insubeta
  • Inverdex
  • Invertogen
  • Nulomoline
  • Sugar, Invert
  • Travert
  • Travert 10% in plastic container
  • Invertose ,
  • 2,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyhexanal, 1,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyhexan-2-one
  • Saccharide hydrolysate
  • sugar invert
  • Sugar,invert

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values, check the supplier specification for your grade

Density
1.00211 (WT %= 1, VACUUM)exp.

Values vary by grade. Ask suppliers for the COA or TDS of the batch you buy.

Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
360.31 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
360.1268 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
-6.76calc.
Topological polar surface area
236.4 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
10calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
12calc.
Rotatable bonds
10calc.
Heavy atoms
24calc.
Rings
0calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.83calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
7calc.
Components
2calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Fails (2 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

No GHS hazard classification is recorded for this substance yet. That does not mean it is harmless.

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.

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Uses and applications

What the substance is used for, by industry and function

In food products, in confectionary. As a humectant, like glycerol, to hold moisture and to prevent drying out. In brewing.

Therapeutic category: Nutrient (parenteral).

Crystallization modifier in food products.

Cosmetic ingredient, INCI name SACCHARIDE HYDROLYSATE(humectant)

Pharmacological actions

  • Cariogenic Agents
  • Sweetening Agents

Functional uses

  • Flavouring and nutrient
  • Fragrance
  • Humectant

Cosmetic functions

  • Humectant

How it is made

Hydrolysis of sucrose by the enzyme, invertase

Commercial product is obtained by inversion of 96% cane sugar soln. Inversion is carried out at pH 3-4 by means of invertase and dil HCl. Acid... neutralized with sodium carbonate to pH 6.5. at this point dextrose crystallizes and entire mass is beaten into creamy, plastic product.

Regulatory status

Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance

Health and food

  • EU cosmetic ingredient inventory

United States

  • TSCA inventory (USA)
    Status: Active in US commerce

HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Invert sugar is traded under.

HS 2940.00Indicative HS code

Sugar ethers, sugar acetals and sugar esters, and their salts, other than the products of heading 29.37…

World exports in 2024
$1.4B
−5.4% vs 2023, imports $1.42B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. Germany23.7%
  2. China20.6%
  3. United States11.5%
Top importers
  1. United States14.0%
  2. Japan7.4%
  3. Germany6.1%
Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

The HS code shown for Invert sugar is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Invert sugar, based on the data on this page

What is Invert sugar?

Invert sugar is an edible mixture of glucose and fructose, obtained from sucrose hydrolysis.

What is the CAS number of Invert sugar?

The CAS registry number of Invert sugar is 8013-17-0.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Invert sugar?

The molecular formula of Invert sugar is C12H24O12 and its molar mass is 360.31 g/mol.

What is Invert sugar used for?

In food products, in confectionary. As a humectant, like glycerol, to hold moisture and to prevent drying out. In brewing. Therapeutic category: Nutrient (parenteral). Crystallization modifier in food products.

Is Invert sugar hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Invert sugar is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Invert sugar?

Invert sugar is usually classified under HS code 294000 (Sugars, chemically pure, other than sucrose, lactose, maltose, glucose and fructose…). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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What is the price of Invert sugar?

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