The present invention relates to a process for the purification of
Sucralose of formula (I) which comprises acetylation of substantially
impure Sucralose to its penultimate intermediate
4,1',6'-trichloro-4,1',6'-trideoxy galactosucrose penta-acetate (TOPSA)
of formula (VI) followed by purification of TOPSA and then deacetylation
of purified TOPSA. ##STR00001##
