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Acesulfame Potassium (pronounced AY-see-SUL-faym), also referred to as acesulfame K (with K representing potassium) or Ace K, stands as a calorie-free sugar substitute, commonly found in the market under the trade names Sunett and Sweet One. Within the European Union, it is identified by the additive code E950. The accidental discovery of acesulfame potassium dates back to 1967 when German chemist Karl Clauss stumbled upon it at Hoechst AG, now known as Nutrinova. Its chemical structure reveals acesulfame potassium as the potassium salt of 6-methyl-1,2,3-oxathiazine-4(3H)-one 2,2-dioxide. This white crystalline powder boasts a molecular formula of C4H4KNO4S and a molecular weight of 201.24 g/mol.
Functions and Applications
1. Acesulfame-K finds extensive application in a variety of food products.
2. Recognized for its high stability and pleasing taste, Acesulfame-K stands out as the ideal sweetener for soft beverages. Its versatility extends to sweetening soft drinks, chewing gum, instant coffee, instant tea, dairy product analogs, gelatins, pudding desserts, tabletop sweeteners, and baked goods.
3. Acesulfame-K is not limited to the food industry; it also serves purposes in medicine and cosmetics. Examples include its use in syrups, sugarcoating pills, toothpaste, lipsticks, mouthwashes, and similar products.
4. The multifaceted applications of Acesulfame-K in medicine and cosmetics encompass syrup, sugarcoating pills, toothpaste, lipstick, mouthwash, and related products.
Item | Standard |
|---|---|
Solubility in water | Freely soluble |
Solubility in ethanol | Slightly soluble |
Ultraviolet absorption | 227+2nm |
Test for potassium | Positive |
Precipitation test | Yellow precipitate |
Assay (Titration method) | 99.0-101.0% |
PH (1% solution) | 6.5-7.5 |
Loss on drying (105 °C,2h) | ?1.0% (105 °C,2hours) |
Organic impurities (HPLC) | ?20 mg/kg |
Impurity A** | ?0.125% |
Impurity B** | ?20 mg/kg |
Fluoride | ?3 mg/kg |
Heavy Metals | ?5 mg/kg |
Lead | ?1 mg/kg |
Arsenic | ?3 mg/kg |
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