Sul"phi*nide (?), n. [Sulpho�xcf; + amine + anhydride.] Chem.

A white or yellowish crystalline substance, C₆H₄(SO₂CO)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 saccharin. It has acid properties and forms salts (which are inaccurately called saccharinates).

I. Remsen.

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