CYCLOHEXYLSULFAMIC ACID
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) and in FNP 52 (1992). Metals and arsenic specifications revised at the 57th JECFA (2001). 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 Cyclamic acid, INS No. 952
DEFINITION
Chemical names Cyclohexylsulfamic acid, cyclohexanesulfamic acid
C.A.S. number 100-88-9
Chemical formula C6H13NO3S
Formula weight 179.24
Assay Not less than 98.0% and not more than 102.0% on the dried basis
DESCRIPTION Practically colourless, white crystalline powder
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