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This section provides an overview for saccharin as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 10 saccharin manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked saccharin companies as of December, 2024: 1.NS Chemicals, 2.JMC Corporation, 3.HENAN KAIFENG PINGMEI SHENMA XINGHUA FINE CHEMICAL CO., LTD..
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Saccharin is an organic compound used as an artificial sweetener. It has the chemical formula C7H5NO3S and is composed of a benzene ring fused to a sultam ring. It is also known as o-sulfobenzimide and o-benzoic acid sulfimide, and other names.
It has a molecular weight of 183.18 and a melting point of 228.8° C. At room temperature, it is in the form of clear, colorless crystals or a white powder.
It has a slight aromatic odor. It has a density of 0.828 g/cm3 and an acid dissociation constant pKa of 1.6. It is soluble in ethanol and acetone and slightly soluble in water.
The main use of saccharin is as a sweetener. It has a sweetness of 200-700 compared to sucrose, which has a sweetness of 1, even in a 10,000-fold aqueous solution.
Saccharin itself is used only in limited foods such as chewing gum due to its low water solubility, and sodium saccharin, a water-soluble sodium salt, is generally used in a variety of processed foods.
Sodium saccharin is also used in medicines and foods where there is a need to prevent spoilage due to sugar, such as toothpaste, gum, pickles, and confections. It is a substance that is not readily absorbed by the body because it contains no glucose when broken down, and has a smaller energy intake than sucrose and other sugars.
It is used as an alternative to sugar in diabetics and other diets where sweetness is restricted, and in diet foods and beverages.
Aqueous solutions of saccharin are 350 times sweeter than sucrose, or 200-700 times sweeter, and have a numbing, pungent aftertaste. However, at high concentrations, it is said to have a bitter taste.
The substance is stable under normal storage conditions. However, it may be altered by light, and contact with strong oxidizing agents should be avoided. Hazardous decomposition products include carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur oxides.
Saccharin is sold as a reagent product for research and development and as a sweetener and food additive raw material.
As reagent products for research and development, saccharin is sold as sodium saccharin hydrate as well as saccharin alone, in capacities of 25 g, 500 g, etc. Both are usually sold as reagent products that can be stored at room temperature. In research, their applications include physiological research and raw materials for organic synthesis.
Most sweetener and food additive raw material products are sold as sodium saccharin. Most of the capacity types are relatively large capacities such as 1 kg x 20 /carton. Saccharin is supplied for industrial use, such as in factories.
Saccharin was accidentally discovered in 1878 from the study of coal tar. Many synthetic methods have been reported.
Originally, it was synthesized from toluene (one of the components of coal tar), but the yield was low, and in 1950, an improved synthetic method was reported in which methyl anthranilate is sequentially reacted with nitrous acid, sulfur dioxide, chlorine, and ammonia.
Other synthetic methods include a synthetic reaction using 2-chlorotoluene as a raw material.
Saccharin was banned for a period of time in the 1970s because the results of animal testing suggested a carcinogenic risk. The ban was later withdrawn because various tests conducted thereafter did not confirm carcinogenicity.
Because of this regulatory history, saccharin has been replaced in many foods by other artificial sweeteners such as sucralose, acesulfame potassium, and aspartame.
*Including some distributors, etc.
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NS Chemicals is a manufacturer of chemical goods, primarily chlorinated chemicals used as preservatives and intermediates in pharmaceuticals, agriculture, biocides, and germicides. The company was founded in 1971 in Navi Mumbai's Pawane Village. The chemicals include chloride, DCMX, dichloroxylenol, diclofenac, and para chloro, which are utilized in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, medical, and electroplating sectors. The firm has received certification for its quality management system in accordance with ISO 9001:2008, the Kashrut Certificate, and the Food and Drug Administration.
HENAN KAIFENG PINGMEI SHENMA XINGHUA FINE CHEMICAL CO., LTD. was founded in 1961 and is a manufacturer and supplier of saccharin products based in Kaifeng City, Henan, China. The company manufactures various saccharin-based products, including sodium saccharin, spray dried sodium saccharin, crystal insoluble saccharin, high purity insoluble saccharin, and calcium saccharin. The products are distributed and marketed under brand of Kaifeng and Cuckoo trademarks. The company has obtained certification of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 22000, OHSAS 18001, and FSSC 22000.
FujiFilm Wako Pure Chemical Corporation, founded in 1922 and headquartered in Osaka, Japan, is a manufacturer of laboratory chemicals, specialty chemicals, and clinical diagnostic reagents. The company has three business domains, namely laboratory chemicals, specialty chemicals, and clinical diagnostic reagents, and some of its products include biochemistry reagents, blood transfusion test drugs, battery materials, polymer-related materials, and general reagents. The products are useful in various fields, including electronic, cosmetic, polymeric, pharmaceutical, and medical care. It acquired Sibayagi Co. Ltd. in 2015 and provides custom manufacturing to meet customer requirements.
JMC Corporation was established in 1953 and is a manufacturer and supplier of saccharin and sulfur-based chemicals products based in Ulsan, South Korea. The company manufactures various chemicals products such as saccharin, graphene oxide, potassium sulfate, sodium bisulfite, and toluene sulfonyl chlorides. Various certifications have been obtained by the company, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, FSSC 22000, and Halal certification. The company's production line also complies to GMP and HACCP requirements standard.
Hangzhou Focus Corporation was established in 2011 and is a manufacturer and supplier of food additives products based in Xiasha, Hangzhou, China. The company offers various food and feed additives products, such as instant dry yeast, monosodium glutamate, sodium cyclamate, citric acid monohydrate, and bread improver. The company has passed the certification of ISO 9001:2015, ISO 9001:2008 in Quality Management System, HACCP in Manufacture of Food Ingredients, Halal, and Kosher on the products.
PMC Specialties Group was established in 1920 and is a manufacturer of custom azole chemistry and phthalic derivatives products headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. The company's product portofolio includes syncal saccharin, azoles, antioxidants, intermediates, and phthalic derivatives. Various field of industries are served with the products of the company, such as water treatment and cooling water towers, metalworking fluids, pharmaceutical, automotive, and photography. The company is affiliated with other companies such as Raschig GMbH, Oxiris, and PMC Global.
Anhui Sinotech Industrial Co., Ltd. was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Anhui, China, as a manufacturer and supplier of agricultural chemicals, veterinary drugs, and APIS. The organization is devoted to enhancing quality of life by consistently offering quality products at low prices and complete commercial services. Through consistent and persistent endeavors, the company has forged enduring and secure long-term commercial partnerships with a multitude of international clientele as well as domestic suppliers.
Joshi Agrochem Pharma, established in 1971 and based in Mumbai, India, is a manufacturer, supplier, and exporter of various chemicals, solvents, and metals. The company maintains a stock of agro fertilizers, pesticides, and pharmaceuticals. It has a readily available inventory of 2,000 products, including agrochemicals, solvents, and APIs. These products are utilized in a range of industries, such as automobile, aerospace, and agriculture. The company holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certification and operates as part of the Joshi Group of companies, which is comprised of four companies that are segmented to ensure smooth business in varying domains.
Radiant International was founded in 2003 and is a manufacturer, distributor, and supplier of food additive products based in Rajkot, Gujarat, India. The company sells various food additives such as artificial sweetener, icing sugar powder, sodium saccharin powder, ice cream mix powder, and instant drink mix powder. The products are applied to various industries including dairy, bakery, textile, confectionery, and tobacco industries. Products manufactured and handled by the company are distributed under brands of Pratik, Kashmeera, Royal Star, Uttam, and Bus.
Sarin Industries was founded in 1971 and is a distributor and supplier of raw materials and machinery for toothpaste and brush industries based in Turbhe Naka, Navi Mumbai, India. The company offers various products such as toothpaste binders, brush filaments, brush anchor wire, liquid paraffin oil, and road marking paint. The company is an authorized distributor for various brands and products including Neoperl, Blue Circle, Savita Chemicals, Filaments, and Kataline. Consultancy services for setting up a oral care and oral hygiene manufacture plant is also offered by the company.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NS Chemicals |
22.0%
|
| 2 | JMC Corporation |
10.7%
|
| 3 | HENAN KAIFENG PINGMEI SHENMA XINGHUA FINE CHEMICAL CO., LTD. |
9.6%
|
| 4 | PMC Specialties Group |
9.0%
|
| 5 | JOSHI AGROCHEM PHARMA PVT LTD |
9.0%
|
| 6 | Sarin Industries |
8.5%
|
| 7 | Radiant International |
8.5%
|
| 8 | Anhui Sinotech Industrial Co., Ltd. |
7.9%
|
| 9 | FUJIFILM Wako Pure Chemical Corporation |
7.9%
|
| 10 | Hangzhou Focus Corporation |
6.8%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the saccharin page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
India
|
3 | 42.9% |
|
China
|
2 | 28.6% |
|
Japan
|
1 | 14.3% |
| South Korea | 1 | 14.3% |
