CALCIUM CYCLAMATE
Prepared at the 46th JECFA (1996), published in FNP 52 Add 4 (1996) superseding specifications prepared at the 24th JECFA (1980), published in
FNP 17 (1980). Metals and arsenic specifications revised at the 63rd JECFA (2004). A group ADI of 0-11 mg/kg bw for cyclamic acid and its calcium and sodium salts (as cyclamic acid) was established at the 26th JECFA (1982)
SYNONYMS INS No. 952(ii)
DEFINITION
Chemical names Calcium cyclohexylsulfamate, calcium cyclohexanesulfamate
C.A.S. number 139-06-0
Chemical formula C12H24CaN2O6S2 · 2H2O
Formula weight 432.57
Assay Not less than 98.0% and not more than 101.0% on the anhydrous basis
DESCRIPTION White colourless crystals or crystalline powder. Approximately 30 times sweeter than sucrose
FUNCTIONAL USES Sweetener
