Saccharin | 81-07-2

Description :

Overview of Saccharin

Saccharin is an artificial sweetener and pharmaceutical excipient used as a sugar substitute and taste-masking agent in medications and food products. Known as the oldest artificial sweetener, with intense sweetness (300-500 times that of sucrose) and zero calories, Saccharin is widely used in pharmaceutical formulations, dietary products, and as a tabletop sweetener for diabetic and calorie-conscious consumers.

This compound appears as a white crystalline powder with a characteristic, intensely sweet taste and excellent stability. Its properties—high sweetness intensity, heat stability, non-cariogenic nature, and cost-effectiveness—make it valuable in pharmaceutical, food, and personal care applications.

Related products include Aspartame, Sucralose, Acesulfame Potassium, and other artificial sweeteners used in sugar-free formulations and dietary products.

Applications of Saccharin

Pharmaceutical Excipient

• Used as a sweetening agent in chewable tablets and oral liquids
• Applied as a taste-masking agent for bitter medications
• Used in effervescent formulations and oral suspensions
• Applied in medicated lozenges and oral care products
• Suitable for diabetic formulations (does not affect blood glucose)
• Compatible with most active pharmaceutical ingredients

Food & Beverage Applications

• Used in sugar-free and reduced-calorie food products
• Applied to diet beverages, desserts, and confectionery
• Used as a tabletop sweetener in packets and liquid drops
• Applied to diabetic and weight management products
• Suitable for baking and cooking (heat-stable)
• Often combined with other sweeteners to improve the taste profile

For Personal Care and Other Purposes

• In toothpaste as well as mouthwash formulations
• It is a product used for cosmetics and personal care items
• It is used in veterinary and animal feed products
• Industries that require sugar substitutes that are not nutritive

Safety and Guidelines for Handling

• Beware of inhaling fine powder
• Wear goggles, gloves, and protective clothes when handling
• Place in a dry, cool storage container tightly shut
• Be sure to follow COA and MSDS directions completely

Where to Buy Saccharin?

Saccharin Manufacturer

ChemicalBull supplies high-purity Saccharin (Sodium Saccharin and Saccharin), meeting IP/EP/USP/NF and food-grade quality standards.

Saccharin Supplier & Distributor

• Available in bulk packing for pharmaceutical and food use
• Multiple forms available (sodium saccharin, calcium saccharin, acid saccharin)
• Food-grade and pharmaceutical-grade options
• COA, MSDS, and regulatory documents provided

MSDS

Includes detailed safety instructions, hazard identification, and storage guidelines.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is Saccharin used for?
   

   Saccharin is used as an artificial sweetener in medications, foods, beverages, and personal care products; as a taste-masking agent in pharmaceuticals; and in diabetic and low-calorie products.
   
   

2. Is Saccharin safe for consumption?
   

   Yes, saccharin has been extensively studied and is approved by regulatory agencies worldwide; concerns from the 1970s studies have been disproven in humans.
   
   

3. What is the sweetness level of Saccharin?
   

   Saccharin is approximately 300-500 times sweeter than sucrose (table sugar), requiring very small amounts for sweetening.