Product Overview & China Production Capacity
Sucrose (CAS 57-50-1, molecular formula C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁, MW 342.30) is a disaccharide comprising glucose and fructose units, serving as a sweetener, filler, demulcent, and granulating agent in pharmaceutical formulations. China is the world’s third-largest sugar producer with annual refined sucrose output exceeding 10 million metric tons from sugarcane (Guangxi, Yunnan, Guangdong) and sugar beet (Xinjiang, Inner Mongolia, Heilongjiang) processing facilities. Pharma-grade compressible sucrose is produced at specialized facilities meeting pharmaceutical quality standards.
In pharmaceutical manufacturing, sucrose serves as the sweetener and vehicle base for syrups, a directly compressible filler for chewable tablets, a coating agent for sugar-coated tablets, and a lyoprotectant for freeze-dried biological products. Compressible sugar (co-processed sucrose with modified starches or maltodextrins) enables direct compression tableting with improved flow and compactibility. Chinese manufacturers offer refined sucrose, compressible sugar, and confectioners’ sugar in various particle sizes to meet diverse formulation needs.
Manufacturing Standards & Quality Assurance
Pharma-grade production facilities hold ISO 9001:2015, ISO 22000, and kosher/halal certifications. Quality testing includes polarimetric assay, color (ICUMSA), moisture, ash (conductivity), reducing sugars, sulfur dioxide, heavy metals, and microbial limits. Products conform to USP/NF, EP, FCC, and ChP monograph requirements.
Refining involves juice clarification, evaporation, crystallization, centrifugation, and drying under controlled conditions. Pharma-grade material undergoes additional refining steps including activated carbon decolorization and recrystallization. Compressible sugar is produced through co-processing with binding agents using spray-drying or granulation technology. Each batch is released after complete testing and QA review.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 57-50-1 |
| Molecular Formula | C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁ |
| Molecular Weight | 342.30 g/mol |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder or granules |
| Assay (Polarimetric) | ≥99.5% |
| Color (ICUMSA) | ≤45 IU |
| Moisture | ≤0.1% |
| Reducing Sugars | ≤0.05% |
| Heavy Metals (Pb) | ≤0.5 ppm |
| Pharmacopoeial Compliance | USP/NF, EP, FCC, ChP |
Packaging & Export Logistics
Pharma-grade sucrose is packed in 25 kg or 50 kg PE-lined paper bags, palletized and stretch-wrapped. Moisture-barrier packaging is standard. Bulk supply in 1,000 kg FIBCs is available. Lead time is 7–10 business days. FOB from Shanghai, Guangzhou, or Qingdao ports; CIF and DDP terms supported.
Documentation includes CoA, SDS, kosher/halal certificates, non-GMO certificate (beet sugar), and commercial shipping paperwork. Non-hazardous classification facilitates global logistics.
China Supply Advantage
China’s large sugarcane and beet sugar processing industry delivers pharma-grade sucrose at competitive competitive pricing. Specialized compressible sugar manufacturing provides value-added pharmaceutical excipient options beyond basic refined sugar. Chinese sucrose producers export to pharmaceutical syrup, tablet, and biological product manufacturers worldwide with consistent quality and responsive supply chain management.