POTASSIUM SACCHARIN
Prepared at the 28th JECFA (1984), published in FNP 31/2 (1984) 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 Ca, K, Na salts was established at 41st JECFA (1993)
SYNONYMS INS No. 954(iii)
DEFINITION
Chemical names Potassium salt of 1,2-benzisothiazole-3(2H)-one-1,1-dioxide monohydrate, 3-oxo-2,3-dihydrobenzo[d]isothiazol-1,1-dioxide monohydrate, 2,3-dihydro-3-oxobenziso-sulfonazole monohydrate; potassium o-benzosulfimide
C.A.S. number 10332-51-1
Chemical formula C7H4KNO3S · H2O
Formula weight 239.77
Assay Not less than 99% and not more than 101% on the dried basis
DESCRIPTION White crystals or a white, crystalline powder, odourless or with a faint, aromatic odour
FUNCTIONAL USES Sweetener
