The chemical name of saccharin is o-sulfonyl benzimide.

Saccharin is a synthetic sweetener. The chemical name of saccharin is o-sulfonyl benzimide and its chemical formula is C7H5O3NS. Saccharin is a white crystalline powder that is insoluble in water. Its sweetness is 300 to 500 times that of sucrose, and it has a slight bitter and metallic taste that remains on the tongue.

The role of saccharin:

Saccharin can inhibit the normal secretion of digestive tract enzymes, reduce the absorptive capacity of the small intestine, and significantly reduce the patient's appetite. Animal experiments have found that saccharin can cause bladder cancer in animals. Saccharin and its salts are the third most common carcinogen. Eating saccharin is harmful to human health. When a small number of patients are completely unaware of the dangers of saccharin, consuming large amounts of saccharin in a short period of time can lead to thrombocytopenia, even acute massive bleeding, multiple organ dysfunction and malignant poisoning.

Reference for the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Saccharin (insoluble)