Title: Calcium Cyclamate
CAS Registry Number: 139-06-0
CAS Name: Cyclohexylsulfamic acid calcium salt
Synonyms: cyclohexanesulfamic acid calcium salt; calcium cyclohexanesulfamate; calcium cyclohexylsulfamate; cyclamate calcium
Trademarks: Cyclan; Sucaryl Calcium (Abbott)
Molecular Formula: C12H24CaN2O6S2
Molecular Weight: 396.54
Percent Composition: C 36.35%, H 6.10%, Ca 10.11%, N 7.06%, O 24.21%, S 16.17%
Line Formula: [C6H11NHSO3-]2Ca2+
Literature References: Prepn: Cummins, Johnson; McQuaid,
US 2799700;
US 2804477 (both 1957 to du Pont); Freifelder,
US 3082247 (1963 to Abbott); Birsten, Rosin,
US 3361798;
US 3366670 (both 1968 to Baldwin-Montrose). Metabolism: Wallace
et al., J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther. 175, 325 (1970); Prosky, O'Dell,
J. Pharm. Sci. 60, 1341 (1971); Renwick, Williams,
Biochem. J. 129, 869 (1972).
See also Cyclamic Acid.
Derivative Type: Dihydrate
Properties: Crystals with pleasant, very sweet taste. Freely sol in water. Practically insol in alc, benzene, chloroform, ether. pH of 10% aq soln 5.5-7.5. Said to be more resistant to cooking temps than saccharin.
NOTE: Consult latest Government regulations on use in foods.
Use: Non-nutritive sweetener.