Description

Acesulfame Potassium is a high-intensity, non-caloric artificial sweetener widely recognized for its clean, sweet taste and excellent stability. Its primary value lies in providing a cost-effective, zero-calorie sweetness solution that is synergistic with other sweeteners, enhancing flavor profiles and reducing overall usage. This makes it a critical ingredient for manufacturers in the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries seeking to develop reduced-sugar and sugar-free products.

Application

• Beverage Production: Key sweetener in diet soft drinks, flavored waters, powdered drink mixes, and juice concentrates.
• Food Processing: Used in baked goods, dairy products (yogurt, ice cream), desserts, chewing gum, and tabletop sweeteners.
• Pharmaceutical Formulations: Employed as a taste-masking agent in syrups, chewable tablets, and liquid medications to improve palatability.
• Personal Care & Oral Hygiene: Incorporated into toothpaste, mouthwash, and lip balms to provide a pleasant sweet flavor.
• Synergistic Blending: Often combined with other sweeteners like aspartame or sucralose to create a more sugar-like taste profile and reduce aftertaste.

Basic Information

Product Name	Acesulfame Potassium
CAS No.	55589-62-3
Molecular Formula	C4H4KNO4S
Molecular Weight	201.24 g/mol
Synonyms	Acesulfame K; Ace-K; 6-Methyl-1,2,3-oxathiazin-4(3H)-one 2,2-dioxide potassium salt; Sunett; E950; Potassium 6-methyl-4-oxo-4H-1,2,3-oxathiazin-3-ide 2,2-dioxide
EINECS	259-715-3

Quality Control

Our Acesulfame Potassium is manufactured under strict quality management systems to meet the rigorous standards of the global food and pharmaceutical sectors. We supply grades compliant with major international pharmacopoeias and food regulations, including FCC (Food Chemicals Codex), USP (United States Pharmacopeia), and EP (European Pharmacopoeia). Every batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) to ensure traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	99.0% - 101.0% (on dried basis)
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
pH (10% solution)	5.5 - 7.5
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Fluoride	≤ 3 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual ≤ 0.1%, Total ≤ 0.2%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.