Sucrose Octaacetate
AKA “126-14-7, Octaacetylsucrose, FEMA No. 3038, sucrose octa-acetate, DTXSID3042423, NSC-1695, 07V591057T, DTXCID1022423, [(2R, 3R, 4S, 5R, 6R)-3, 4, 5-triacetyloxy-6-[(2S, 3S, 4R, 5R)-3, 4-diacetyloxy-2, 5-bis(acetyloxymethyl)oxolan-2-yl]oxyoxan-2-yl]methyl acetate
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Sucrose octaacetate
AKA: 126-14-7, Octaacetylsucrose, FEMA No. 3038, Sucrose octa-acetate, DTXSID3042423, NSC-1695, 07V591057T, DTXCID1022423, [(2R, 3R, 4S, 5R, 6R)-3, 4, 5-triacetyloxy-6-[(2S, 3S, 4R, 5R)-3, 4-diacetyloxy-2, 5-bis(acetyloxymethyl)oxolan-2-yl]oxyoxan-2-yl]methyl acetate
Ingredient · Denaturant · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Clean
bitter tasting cpd preferred by rats to quinine; RN given refers to ((beta-D)-fructofuranosyl)-isomer
Formula
C28H38O19
Mol. Weight
678.60
CAS #
126-14-7
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Denaturant
Anti-Aging
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Provides scent
Makes alcohol undrinkable
Traditional Use
A synthetic compound created by acetylating sucrose. Developed in the 20th century for use as a film-former and binder in cosmetics, particularly valued in nail lacquers and long-wear color cosmetics for adhesion and wear properties.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Irritant
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR