• Source: 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

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• Sucrose acetate isobutyrate
• Sucrose octaacetate
• Isobutyric acid
• Brominated vegetable oil
• MiO
• Gatorade
• E number
• International Numbering System for Food Additives
• List of food additives
• SAIB