Sulfamo dihydrochalcone sweeteners
OwnerGrant E. DuBois, Rebecca A. G. Stephensoninventors
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Abstract
Sulfamo dihydrochalcones of the formula ##STR1## are disclosed wherein M.sup.+ is a physiologically acceptable cation, X is H or OH, and R is a lower alkyl. These materials are useful as sweeteners for edibles. They may be prepared by sulfonating the corresponding amino dihydrochalcone using, for example, catechol sulfate.
Claims13
A sulfamo dihydrochalcone compound represented by the structural formula ##STR20## wherein R is a lower alkyl of from one to three carbon atoms inclusive, X is hydrogen or hydroxy, and M.sup.+ is a physiologically acceptable cation.
An amino dihydrochalcone compound represented by th structural formula ##STR21## where R is a lower alkyl of from one to three carbon atoms inclusive and X is hydrogen or hydroxy.
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