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Acesulfame potassium

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Molecular structure for Acesulfame potassium

Chemical identity

English nameAcesulfame potassium
English synonymsAcesulfame K;Ace-K;Potassium 6-methyl-2,2-dioxo-1,2,3-oxathiazin-4-olate
Chinese name安赛蜜
Chinese synonyms乙酰磺胺酸钾;AK糖;Acesulfame K
Chemical categorySweeteners
CAS No.55589-62-3
EINECS No.259-715-3
Molecular formulaC4H4KNO4S
Molecular weight201.24
PubChem structure images are reference depictions, not proof of composition, purity, grade, or regulatory status. Mixtures and polymers may not have a single representative structure.

Technical indicators

Assay 99.0–101.0%; water ≤1.0%; heavy metals (as Pb) ≤5 ppm; pH (5% aqueous solution) 5.5–7.5; loss on drying ≤1.0%

Performance characteristics

White crystalline powder, intense sweet taste (about 200 times sucrose), no calories

Application scenarios

Food sweetener (beverages, dairy, bakery), pharmaceutical excipient, tabletop sweetener