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Sucrose
C12H22O11 Combustible, white crystals soluble in water, decomposes at 160 to 186_C; derived from sugarcane or sugarbeet; used as a sweetener in drinks and foods and to make syrups, preserves, and jams. Also known as saccharose; table sugar.
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