Acesulfame Potassium
- CAS No.55589-62-3
- GradeIndustrial / Pharmaceutical
- Availability● In Stock
High-purity Acesulfame Potassium (CAS 55589-62-3), a zero-calorie artificial sweetener widely used in food, beverage, and nutraceutical formulations for its intense sweetness and excellent stability.
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Product Overview
Acesulfame Potassium, commonly known as Ace-K, is a high-intensity, non-nutritive sweetener approved for use in numerous food and beverage applications worldwide. With approximately 200 times the sweetness of sucrose, it delivers a clean, sweet taste without contributing calories or affecting blood glucose levels. This makes it an ideal ingredient for sugar-free, low-calorie, and diabetic-friendly products.
Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C₄H₄KNO₄S |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 201.24 g/mol |
| Appearance | Colorless or white crystalline powder |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Assay | 99.0–101.0% (Test result: 99.50%) |
| Loss on Drying | ≤1.0% (Test result: 0.05%) |
| pH (1% aqueous solution) | 5.5–7.5 (Test result: 6.71) |
| Melting Point | 229–232°C (decomposes) |
| Density | 1.512 g/cm³ |
| Storage Conditions | 0–6°C, in a cool, dry place away from direct light |
Industrial Applications
Acesulfame Potassium is extensively utilized across the food, beverage, and dietary supplement industries due to its exceptional heat stability and synergistic effects when blended with other sweeteners such as aspartame or sucralose. Key applications include:
- Sugar-free soft drinks, sports beverages, and flavored waters
- Low-calorie dairy products, desserts, and confectionery
- Pharmaceutical syrups and chewable tablets requiring palatable sweetness
- Nutraceutical formulations targeting metabolic health and weight management
Its robust chemical structure ensures consistent sweetness during pasteurization, baking, and long-term shelf storage, making it a reliable choice for manufacturers seeking clean-label alternatives to sugar.
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