Name: Saccharin sodium
Synonyms: Sodium 1,2-benzisothiasolin-3-one-1,1-dioxide; 1,2-Benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one 1,1-dioxide sodium salt; Sodium saccharin
Molecular Formula: C7H4NNaO3S
Molecular Weight: 205.16
CAS Number: 128-44-9
EINECS: 204-886-1
The basic substance, benzoic sulfinide, has effectively no food energy and is much sweeter than sucrose, but has an unpleasant bitter or metallic aftertaste, especially at high concentrations. In countries where saccharin is allowed as a food additive, it is used to sweeten products such as drinks, candies, medicines, and toothpaste.
In its acid form, saccharin is not water-soluble. The form used as an artificial sweetener is usually its sodium salt. The calcium salt is also sometimes used, especially by people restricting their dietary sodium intake. Both salts are highly water-soluble: 0.67 grams per milliliter water at room temperature.
Properties and Uses used in flavor, medicine, pesticide, plating, cosmetics and tobacco
Specification
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Product name
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Saccharin sodium
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Item
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Standard Bp98/USP24/Jp13
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Appearance
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White crystals or a white crystalline powder
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Identification
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Positive
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Assay
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99.0-101.0%
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Melting Point
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226oC-230ºC
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Acidity
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Complies
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Ammonium Salts
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25ppm Max
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Benzoate and Salicylate
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Complies
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Toluenesufonamides
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Complies
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Moisture
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15% Max
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Heavy Metals
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10% Max
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As
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2ppm Max
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Organic Volatile Impurities
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Complies
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Selenium
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0.003% Max
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Readily Carbonize Substances
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No more color than reference A
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Clarity and Color of Solution
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Clear and Colorless
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Package: 25kgs per bag or drum.
Storage: Stored in a dry and cool place, keep away from strong light and heat.
Shelf life: Two years when stored properly in a well-closed container.
