Sucralose molecule formula - help, please?

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The chemical formula for Sucralose is C12H19Cl3O8, as confirmed by multiple sources in the discussion. Participants clarified that the OH groups attached to the molecule are referred to as hydroxyl groups, although the term hydroxy is also commonly used in various chemical contexts. The discussion included links to visual representations of Sucralose, aiding in the understanding of its molecular structure. Overall, the community provided valuable insights into the correct terminology and the molecular formula of Sucralose.

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Hi, I'm trying to figure out the formula for Sucralose, but this image is so small I can't make out the type.
http://www.splendatruth.com/about_how.htm
Can you tell what it is supposed to be?
Also, are the OH groups hanging off the molecule called hydroxyls?
Thanks!
 
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Hi, I'm trying to figure out the formula for Sucralose, but this image is so small I can't make out the type.
http://www.splendatruth.com/about_how.htm
Can you tell what it is supposed to be?
Also, are the OH groups hanging off the molecule called hydroxyls?
Thanks!
I found this picture of sucralose.
http://diet-studies.com/splenda.html

According to a few dictionary sites, OH is called hydroxyl, but I've never heard anybody say that. Usually it's called hydroxy (no L), so you get names like gamma-hydroxybutyrate.
 
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Thanks for your help, Shawn. That's a better illustration than what I had. I found this page http://www.chemindustry.com/chemicals/1091425.html that says the formula is C12H19Cl3O8 and I think this matches the little illustration I mocked up.
http://www.geocities.com/thesquarerootoftwo/photos/sucralose_first_draft.jpg

Does this look OK? I hope I didn't miscount. Thanks!
 

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