Saccharin is non-nutritive sweetener and considered to be low calorie substitute for cane sugar. Saccharin is more than 500 times sweeter than sugar. Saccharin is primarily produced in two type’s i.e. soluble and insoluble saccharin. The soluble saccharin (in water) is called Sodium Saccharin whereas insoluble saccharin is called insoluble saccharin.
Saccharin is produced in two physical forms, viz granular and powder.
Saccharin is used in a variety of industry such as food and beverage, personal care products, table top sweetener, electroplating brighteners, pharmaceuticals etc. |
CHEMICAL FEATURES:
Chemical Name: 1, 2-benzisothiazole-3(2H)-one, 1,1-dioxide
CAS NO: [81-07-2]
Molecular Formula: C7H5NO3S
Molecular Weight: 183
Structure:
SPECIFICATIONS:
Solubility: Free soluble in water; sparingly soluble in alcohol.
Melting range: 226°C to 230°C.
Heavy Metals: Maximum 20 ppm.
Assay: Not less than 98.0% and Not more than 101%. (Dried substance)
PACKING: 1Kg, 2Kg, 5Kg, 10Kg, 25Kg, 50Kg.
STORAGE: To be store in well-closed containers.
EXPIRY: 3 year from the date of production.
Physical Properties
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