Sodium saccharin is the solid form of the artificial sweetener saccharin. Saccharin is non-nutritive and is used to add sweetness to beverages and foods without the calories or detrimental effects of consuming sugar. Using artificial sweeteners can help you reduce your consumption of sugar

 

Chemical Name

1,1-dioxo-1,2-benzothiazol-3-one, Sodium Saccharin

 

Appearance White crystalline solid
Odor odorless
Melting Point 228.8 to 229.7 °C
CAS No. 81-07-2
Solubility 1 g per 290 ml in water
Acidity 1.6
Density 0.828 g/cm3
Molar mass 183.18 g·mol−1
EC Number E954