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Sucrose acetate isobutyrate

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Abbreviations
  
SAIB

Pubchem
  
31339

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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 in cocktail mixers, beer, malt beverages, or wine coolers and is a potential replacement for brominated vegetable oil.

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Chemistry

SAIB can be prepared by esterification of sucrose with acetic and isobutyric anhydrides.

Uses

  • Beverage emulsions - weighting agent
  • Color cosmetics and skin care
  • Flavorings (orange flavor)
  • Fragrance fixative
  • Hair care
  • Horse styling products

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