Mogroside IV - Names and Identifiers
Mogroside IV - Physico-chemical Properties
Molecular Formula | C54H92O24
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Molar Mass | 1125.29 |
Boling Point | 1179.254°C at 760 mmHg |
Specific Rotation(α) | (c, 0.52 in H2O)-4.2 |
Solubility | Soluble in methanol, ethanol, insoluble in petroleum ether, chloroform and other solvents. |
Appearance | White crystal |
Storage Condition | 2-8℃ |
Sensitive | Easily absorbing moisture |
MDL | MFCD21363976 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Soluble in methanol, ethanol, insoluble in petroleum ether, chloroform and other solvents. Derived from the dried fruit of the Cucurbitaceae Siraitia grosvenorii (Swingle) C. Jeffrey ex Lu et Z. Y. Zhang. |
Mogroside IV - Introduction
Mogroside IV is a natural sweetener extracted from grosvenorii (scientific name: Siraitia grosvenorii), also known as grosvenorii. Its chemical name is tetrameric glycoside V, which has an intensely sweet taste and is one of the sweetest natural compounds known in nature.
Mogroside IV is widely used in the food and beverage industry as a sugar substitute to replace sucrose or artificial sweeteners. It has the advantages of zero calories, does not increase blood sugar levels, does not cause dental caries and is harmless to teeth. It is an ideal health sweetener. In addition, Mogroside IV is also used in the manufacture of oral care products and pharmaceutical shell coatings.
Mogroside IV is generally extracted from Luo Han Guo, after soaking, filtration, concentration and purification and other process steps, to obtain high purity products. At present, there are a variety of commercial Mogroside IV products available in the market.
From a safety point of view, Mogroside IV is safe in general dosage and has been recognized as a food additive by many international and domestic agencies. However, although the substance is natural, it may trigger some adverse reactions such as mild diarrhea or allergic reactions in overdose or individual specific people. Therefore, the dosage should be strictly controlled in application and excessive intake should be avoided.
In General, Mogroside IV is a natural, non-calorie sweetener with a wide range of applications, but it is still necessary to follow the principles of moderation and safety when used.
Last Update:2024-04-09 21:31:56