Syrup

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-011773",
  "term": "Syrup",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A concentrated or nearly saturated aqueous solution of a sugar, most commonly sucrose, used as a liquid vehicle for medicinal substances. Syrups serve to mask the unpleasant taste of active pharmaceutical ingredients and can also act as preservatives due to their high osmotic pressure. A preparation designated as 'Syrup' in the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) contains 85% w/v sucrose, which corresponds to a concentration of 850 grams per liter.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 971. 'Glossary of terms related to pharmaceutics (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 997 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-04-10-14)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/syrup/"
}