SACCHARIN
Prepared at the 33rd JECFA (1988), published in FNP 38 (1988) 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(i)
DEFINITION
Chemical names 1,2-Benzisothiazole-3(2H)-one-1,1-dioxide, 3-oxo-2,3-dihydrobenzo[d]isothiazol-1,1-dioxide
C.A.S. number 81-07-2
Chemical formula C7H5NO3S
Formula weight 183.18
Assay Not less than 99% and not more than 101.0% on the dried basis
DESCRIPTION White crystals or a white, crystalline powder, odourless or with a faint, aromatic odour
FUNCTIONAL USES Sweetener
