Structure of Saccharin:
Chemical Formula: C7H5NO3S
Description: Saccharin is an artificial sweetener. Its structure consists of a benzene ring substituted with an amine group, a carbonyl group, and a sulfonyl group.
Uses:
Used as a non-nutritive sweetener in various food and beverage products, such as diet sodas, sugar-free candies, and tabletop sweeteners.
Approximately 300 to 400 times sweeter than sugar but contains no calories.
Utilized by diabetics and individuals on calorie-restricted diets to control sugar intake.