(i) Sucrose is a white granular solid.
(ii) It is soluble in water, but insoluble in pure alcohol and ether.
(iii) It is twice as sweet in taste as glucose.
(iv) Its melting point is 188°C.
(v) Its wet analysis gives glucose and fructose.
(vi) It is a reactive sugar.
(vii) It is a non-reducing sugar.