Sodium saccharin 450x
General Product Information
| Article | Sodium saccharin 450x |
| Synonyms. | E954, Sodium benzosulfimide, Saccharin sodium salt |
| CAS No. | 128-44-9 |
| EEG No. | – |
| EINECS No. | 204-886-1 |
| IMO | – |
| Tariff Code | 29251100 |
| UN No. | – |
| VLG/ADR | – |
Description
Sodium saccharin is an artificial sweetener that is approximately 450 times sweeter than regular sugar (sucrose). It is commercially produced in the form of a white, crystalline powder. Because of its intense sweetening power, it is used as a sugar substitute in various foods and beverages, especially in low-calorie and sugar-free products. The designation 450x refers to its relative sweetening power compared to sugar.
Characteristics
- Odor: –
- Hygroscopic: –
- Color: White.
- Grade: Food.
- Solubility: Soluble in water.
- Taste: Sweet. 450 sweeter than sugar.
- Shape: Crystalline powder.
Physical & Chemical Properties
| Chemical Structure | C7H4NNaO3S |
| Molar Weight | 205.19 g/mol |
| Melting Point | Approx. 226 °C (decomposition). |
| Boiling Point | – |
| Density | – |
| Refractive Index | – |
| pH | 5.5-8.5 (on 1% solution) |
Applications
Sodium saccharin is applied in various ways in the food industry (as food additive E954), pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, for instance:
- Sugar-free soft drinks, gum and candy;
- Dietary products and light foods
- Tablets and powders for medicinal Applications (such as cough tablets)
- Toothpaste and mouthwashes
- Diabetic food products
- Industrial Applications where sweetening power without calories is required.
The product is particularly suitable for consumers looking to reduce calorie intake or diabetics, due to its virtually non-existent glycemic response.
Interessing Links
- Codex Alimentarius (FAO/WHO) – Guidelines and standards for food additives and ingredients.
- European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) – For chemical information and regulations.
- European Food Information Council (EFIC)
- European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) – Information on the safety and uses of food additives and ingredients.
- PubChem – Saccharin Sodium – Chemical information by the National Library of Medicine of the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NIH-NCBI).
- Wikipedia – Saccharin