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CAS 55589-62-3

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Acesulfame potassium

Description:
Acesulfame potassium, also known as acesulfame K, is a non-nutritive sweetener commonly used in food and beverage products. It is characterized by its high sweetness potency, estimated to be approximately 200 times sweeter than sucrose (table sugar), allowing for its use in very small quantities. This compound is stable under heat and over a wide range of pH levels, making it suitable for various applications, including baking and cooking. Acesulfame potassium is often used in combination with other sweeteners to enhance sweetness profiles and mask any bitter aftertaste. It is calorie-free, which makes it popular among those seeking to reduce caloric intake. The substance is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by regulatory agencies, including the FDA, when consumed within established acceptable daily intake levels. Chemically, it is a potassium salt of the acesulfame acid, and its molecular formula is C4H4KNO4S. Its solubility in water and stability under various conditions contribute to its widespread use in the food industry.
Formula:C4H5KNO4S
InChI:InChI=1/C4H5NO4S.K/c1-3-2-4(6)5-10(7,8)9-3;/h2H,1H3,(H,5,6);/q;+1/p-1
InChI key:InChIKey=AHRFRRASJMTTQU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:O=S1(=O)NC(=O)C=C(C)O1.[K]
Synonyms:
  • 1,2,3-Oxathiazin-4(3H)-one, 6-methyl-, 2,2-dioxide, potassium salt
  • 1,2,3-Oxathiazin-4(3H)-one, 6-methyl-, 2,2-dioxide, potassium salt (1:1)
  • 2,2-Dioxyde de 6-methyl-1,2,3-oxathiazin-4(3H)-one, sel de potassium
  • 2,2-dioxido de 6-metil-1,2,3-oxatiazin-4(3H)-ona, sal de potasio
  • 2,2-dioxyde de 6-methyl-1,2,3-oxathiazine-4(3H)-one, sel de potassium
  • 6-Methyl-1,2,3-Oxathiazin-4(3H)-One 2,2-Dioxide Potassium Salt
  • 6-Methyl-1,2,3-oxathiazin-4(3H)-on-2,2-dioxid, Kaliumsalz
  • 6-Methyl-3,4-dihydro-1,2,3-oxathiazin-4-one 2,2-dioxide potassium salt
  • Acesulfame K Fcciv
  • Acesulfame-K
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