A white or yellowish crystalline substance,
C6H4.(SO2.CO).NH, produced artificially by the oxidation of a sulphamic derivative of toluene. It is the sweetest substance known, having over two hundred times the sweetening power of sugar, and is known in commerce under the name of
saccharine. It has acid properties and forms salts (which are inaccurately called
saccharinates).
I. Remsen. [
1913 Webster]