SODIUM 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 Ca, K, Na salts was established at 41st JECFA (1993)
SYNONYMS Soluble saccharin, INS No. 954(iv)
DEFINITION
Chemical names Sodium salt dihydrate of 1,2-Benzisothiazolin-3(2H)-one-1,1-dioxide, 3-oxo-2,3-dihydrobenzo[d]isothiazole-1,1-dioxide; sodium obenzosulfimide.
C.A.S. number 128-44-9
Chemical formula C7H4NNaO3S · 2H2O
Formula weight 241.19
Assay Not less than 99% and not more than 101% on the dried basis
DESCRIPTION White crystals or a white, crystalline efflorescent powder, odourless or with a faint, aromatic odour
FUNCTIONAL USES Sweetener
