acesulfame K CAS NO.55589-62-3

Acesulfam K is 150-200 times sweeter than sugar. It
                                                                       is usually used in combination with aspartame or other
                                                                       sweeteners because it has a synergetic effect to
                                                                        enhance and sustain the sweet taste of foods and
                                                                        beverages. Acesulfam K is heat stable. It can be used
                                                                        in baked products. Acesulfam K does not provide
                                                                        calories as the body does not metabolize it and it is
                                                                        excreted in the urine without being changed. It is
                                                                       found in many foods, including but not limited to
                                                                        chewing gum, desserts, alcoholic beverages, syrups,
                                                                        candies, sauces and yogurt. Acesulfam K was
                                                                        approved for use by the FDA in 1988 and has been
                                                                        evaluated 8 times since for safety.  It does not have to
                                                                        carry any warnings on the products it is in. 

Appearance:                                                            White, odorless, crystalline powder
Chemical Formula:                                                       C H NO KS
                                                                         4   4    4

Molecular Weight:                                                      201.24
CAS No.:                                                                55589-62-3
Coding                                                                  GB19.011, INS NO. 950
Assay:                                                                  99.0 ~ 101.0 %
Loss on drying:                                                         1.0 % max.
Organic impurities:                                                    20 ppm max.
Heavy metals:                                                           5 ppm max.
Lead:                                                                   1 ppm max.
Arsenic:                                                                3 ppm max.
Fluoride:                                                               3 ppm max.
Selenium:                                                               10 ppm max.
Test for Potassium:                                                     Positive
Solubility in water:                                                    Freely soluble
Solubility in Ethanol:                                                  Slightly soluble
pH-value (1% solution):                                                 5.5 – 7.5
Ultraviolet Absorption:                                                225 – 229 nm
Precipitation test:                                                    Yellow precipitate
Total plate count:                                                     200 cfu/g max.
Yeast and Moulds:                                                       100 cfu/g max.