Sulphinide

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A white or yellowish crystalline substance, C6H4.(SO2.CO).NH,produced artificially by the oxidation of a sulphamic derivative oftoluene. It is the sweetest substance known, having over two hundredtimes the sweetening power of sugar, and is known in commerce underthe name of saccharine. It has acid properties and forms salts (whichare inaccurately called saccharinates). I. Remsen.