Sul"phi*nide (?), n. [Sulpho- +
amine + anhydride.] (Chem.) 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). I.
Remsen.
Sul"phi*nide (?), n. [Sulpho- +
amine + anhydride.] (Chem.) 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). I.
Remsen.