CALCIUM SACCHARIN
Prepared at the 24th JECFA (1980), published in FNP 17 (1980) and in FNP 52 (1992). Metals and arsenic specifications revised at the 57th
JECFA (2001). An ADI of 0-5 mg/kg bw for saccharin and its calcium, potassium and sodium salts was established at the 41st JECFA (1993).
SYNONYMS INS No. 954(ii)
DEFINITION
Chemical names Calcium salt hydrate (2:7) of 1,2-benzisothiazole-3-one-1,1-dioxide, 3-oxo-2,3-dihydrobenzo[d]isothiazol-1,1- dioxide, 2,3-dihydro-3-oxobenzisosulfonazole; calcium o-benzosulfimide.
Chemical formula C14H8CaN2O6S2 · 3½H2O
Formula weight 467.48
Assay Not less than 99% after drying
DESCRIPTION White crystals or a white, crystalline powder, odourless or with a faint, aromatic odour
FUNCTIONAL USES Sweetener
