
Nagisco O. A Ltd.
Sugar
Specification | Description |
Chemical Formula | C??H??O?? (Sucrose) |
Molecular Mass | 342.30 g/mol |
Density | 1.59 g/cm³ |
Melting Point | 186°C (367°F) |
Solubility in Water | Highly soluble (211.5 g/100 mL at 20°C) |
Appearance | White crystalline solid (common table sugar) |
Taste | Sweet |
Hardness | Brittle, breaks easily when pressure is applied |
Hygroscopicity | Tends to absorb moisture from the air |
Thermal Decomposition | Decomposes at high temperatures, turning into caramel and further into carbon |