Acesulfame K CAS: 55589-62-3

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Acesulfame potassium is a calorie-free sugar substitute.
Chemical formula: C₄H₄KNO₄S
Molecular weight: 201.24 g/mol
CAS NO: 55589-62-3
EINECSN: 251-622-6
Code: GB19.011.
HS: 29349910
Properties
Similar taste to sucrose
High sweetness: 200 times sweeter than sucrose, as sweet as aspartame.
Easily dissolved in water under room temperature.
Calorie-free
Synergistic effect: Acesulfame-K could be used with other sweeteners which can increase 20-40% sweetness. 
Great Stability under heat, moderately basic and acidic condition.
Advantages
High Stability
Acesulfame-K can preserve for 10 years under general condition.
No sign of any decomposition.
No absorption of moisture in the air.
Stable to high temperature of 225℃.
Stable within PH2-10, does not react with other food composition or additives when use together.
Sugarless, calorie free, good for tooth.
Reduces the production cost
Guarantee and extend the product shelf life.
Package
Cardboard barrel: 320mm*420mm
Cardboard box: 360mm*360mm*270mm
Net weight: 25 kg
Fiber pallet, sealed by double food safe polyethylene bags
History of Acesulfame-K
1976, Acesulfame-K was first synthesized
1983, EU approved its use in food and beverage
1988, FDA approved its use in table sweetening agent, gum and coffee
1992, China approved its use in food and beverage
1994, FDA approved its use in syrup, bakery and dairy products
1995, FDA approved its use in alcoholic drink
1998, FDA approved its use in soft drinks
2000, Japan approved its use
Safety
The ADI value and the relative sugar amount for the adults whose weight is above 60kg:
ADI                       ADI                ADSE                ADSE
0-15                     0-900               0-3                 0-180
mg/kg body weight    mg/60kg body weight   mg/kg body weight    mg/60kg body weight
*ADI=acceptable daily intake for Acesulfame-K
*ADSE=acceptable daily sugar intake

Application
Acesulfame-K has good stability and suitable taste, and it is the best sweetener for soft drinks, in addition, it also can be used in bakery products, pastry, solid drink, candy, jam, chewing gum, instant coffee, dairy products, jelly, pudding, sweeting agent and so on.
In the pharmaceutical industry, Acesulfame-K is used in the syrup preparation, sugarcoated tablets, bitter medicine masking agent and so on.
In the cosmetics industry, it is used in the lipstick, toothpaste, gargle and so on.
The application and the maximum consumption of Acesulfame-K in EU stangdard ：

Storage
Keep in a cool and dry place.
Protect from sun shine and preserved in tight containers.
Avoid contamination.