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Basic Information
Product Name: Saccharin sodium dihydrate
CAS Number: 6155-57-3
Alias: Sodium o-sulfobenzimide dihydrate
Molecular Formula: C7H4NNaO3S·2H2O
Molecular Weight: 241.19
IUPAC Name: sodium 1,1-dioxo-1,2-benzothiazol-3-ide dihydrate
Structural Information
- Structure Type: Aromatic sulfimide sodium salt, food-grade sweetener
- Structural Features: Benzothiazole dioxide ring structure with sodium ion, two crystal water molecules, strong sweet taste, heat-stable structure
Physical & Chemical Properties
- Appearance: White crystalline powder
- Odor: Odorless, intense sweet taste
- Melting Point: Decomposes above 120 °C (loses crystal water at 100–120 °C)
- Solubility: Freely soluble in water; soluble in ethanol, slightly soluble in acetone
- Stability: Stable under normal storage; loses crystal water upon heating; stable in acidic and neutral environments
Synthesis & Applications
Production Method
Toluene undergoes sulfonation, amidation, oxidation, acidification and neutralization with sodium hydroxide, then crystallization to get dihydrate saccharin sodium.
Main Applications
- Food additive: High-intensity sweetener for beverages, candies, baked goods, low-sugar food
- Pharmaceutical excipient: Sweet masking agent for oral tablets, syrups
- Daily chemical raw material: Sweetener in toothpaste, mouthwash
- Electroplating brightener for nickel plating industry
Safety & Storage Instructions
- Hazard Classification: Low toxicity, mild irritant
- Personal Protection: Dust mask and gloves to avoid long-term dust inhalation
- Storage Condition: Hermetically sealed, cool dry ventilated warehouse, prevent moisture absorption
- Transportation: General goods, avoid heavy extrusion and dampness
Quality Specifications
- Purity: 99.0%–101.0%
- Loss on drying: 15.0%–16.5%
- Heavy metals (Pb): ≤10 mg/kg
- Arsenic: ≤2 mg/kg
Information Summary Table
| Item | Specification |
| CAS Number | 6155-57-3 |
| Product Name | Saccharin sodium dihydrate |
| Synonym | Sodium o-sulfobenzimide dihydrate |
| Molecular Formula | C7H4NNaO3S·2H2O |
| Molecular Weight | 241.19 |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Solubility | Easily soluble in water |
| Purity Standard | 99.0%–101.0% |
| Storage Condition | Sealed cool dry place, moisture-proof |
| Hazard Property | Low toxic, mild irritant |
| Main Usage | Food sweetener, pharmaceutical flavor corrector, electroplating brightener |
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