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).