Sucrose acetate isobutyrate

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.

Chemistry

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

Uses

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

References

External links

• InChem

1. Brominated vegetable oil
2. MiO
3. Isobutyric acid
4. Sucrose octaacetate
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6. International Numbering System for Food Additives
7. E number
8. List of food additives
9. E444
10. SAIB
11. List of additives in cigarettes
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