Saccharin

C₇H₅NO₃S

IUPAC: 1,2-Benzothiazol-3(2H)-one 1,1-dioxide

CAS: 81-07-2

Overview

Saccharin was the first artificial sweetener, discovered in 1879. It is about 300-400 times sweeter than sugar with a slightly bitter metallic aftertaste.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Hydrogen H 5 1.0080
Carbon C 7 12.0110
Nitrogen N 1 14.0070
Oxygen O 3 15.9990
Sulfur S 1 32.0600

Elemental Composition

H
Hydrogen ×5
2.8%
C
Carbon ×7
45.9%
N
Nitrogen ×1
7.6%
O
Oxygen ×3
26.2%
S
Sulfur ×1
17.5%

Uses

  • • Artificial sweetener
  • • Toothpaste sweetener
  • • Pharmaceutical sweetener

Fun Facts

  • ✦ Discovered when a chemist forgot to wash his hands before lunch and tasted sweetness

Structure

SMILES

C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(=O)NS2(=O)=O

Properties

Type
organic
State
solid
Molar Mass
183.18 g/mol
Density
0.8280 g/cm³
Melting Point
228.8 °C
Solubility
4 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
182.9990
XLogP
0.9
TPSA
71.6 Ų
H-Bond Donors
1
H-Bond Acceptors
3
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
12
Complexity
303.0

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Saccharin?
Saccharin (C₇H₅NO₃S) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name 1,2-Benzothiazol-3(2H)-one 1,1-dioxide.
What is the molecular weight of Saccharin?
Saccharin has a molar mass of 183.18 g/mol.
What state is Saccharin at room temperature?
Saccharin is a solid at room temperature.
Is Saccharin organic or inorganic?
Saccharin is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Saccharin?
Saccharin (C₇H₅NO₃S) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N), Oxygen (O), Sulfur (S).