Synonym : α-D-Glc-(1→2)-β-D-Fru, α-D-Glucopyranosyl β-D-fructofuranoside, β-D-Fructofuranosyl-α-D-glucopyranoside, D(+)-Saccharose, Sugar.

Optical activity : [α]25/D +66.3 to +66.8°(lit.)
Total impurities :
  ≤ 0.0008 meq/g Titratable acid
  ≤ 0.005 % Insoluble matter
  ≤ 0.05 % Invert sugar
Ign. residue : ≤ 0.01 %
Loss : ≤ 0.03 % loss on drying, 105°C
mp = 185-187°C (lit.)
Anion traces :

  chloride (Cl^-) : ≤ 0.005%
  sulfate, sulfite (as SO₄^2-) : ≤ 0.005%
Cation traces :
  Fe : ≤ 5 ppm
  heavy metals (as Pb) : ≤ 5 ppm.