Sucrose Molecule in 3D: C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁ Structure and Facts
Sucrose is ordinary table sugar. It is made of a glucose unit joined to a fructose unit, and it comes mainly from sugar cane and sugar beet. In Molecule Studio you can spin the sucrose molecule, zoom in on each atom and measure its bonds.
Explore in 3DSucrose quick facts
| Chemical formula | C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁ |
|---|---|
| Molar mass | 342.3 g/mol |
| Atoms in one molecule | 45 |
| Shape | Two linked rings |
| Group | Food |
What is sucrose used for?
- Sweetening food and drinks
- Baking and preserving
- Making ethanol
Interesting facts about sucrose
- It is made of one glucose and one fructose joined together.
- It comes from sugar cane and sugar beet.
- Heating sucrose turns it into caramel.
- The body splits it back into glucose and fructose.
What you can do in 3D
Turn the molecule to see it from every side, switch between ball and stick, space filling and wire views, and tap atoms to measure bond lengths and angles.
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Sucrose questions
What is the formula of sucrose?
C12H22O11.
Is sucrose the same as table sugar?
Yes. Table sugar is almost pure sucrose.
What is sucrose made of?
One glucose unit joined to one fructose unit.
Where does sucrose come from?
Mainly sugar cane and sugar beet.
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