Acesulfame Potassium (E950)

Origin: China
CAS Number: 55589-62-3
HS Code: 2934.99.00

IUPAC Name: 6-methyl-2,2-dioxooxathiazin-4-one
Molecular Formula: C4H5NO4S
Synonyms & Trade Names: ACESULFAME; 33665-90-6; Acetosulfam; Acesulfamo; 6-Methyl-1,2,3-oxathiazin-4(3H)-one 2,2-dioxide; 6-methyl-2,2-dioxooxathiazin-4-one; Acesulfamum; 6-Methyl-3,4-dihydro-1,2,3-oxathiazin-4-one 2,2-dioxide; Acesulfam; MA3UYZ6K1H; CHEBI:83501; 6-methyl-3,4-dihydro-1,2lambda6,3-oxathiazine-2,2,4-trione; 6-Methyl-1,2,3-oxathiazin-4(3H)-on 2,2-dioxid; 1,2,3-Oxathiazin-4(3H)-one, 6-methyl-, 2,2-dioxide; CHEMBL176687; 3,4-Dihydro-6-methyl-1,2,3-oxathiazin-4-one-2,2-dioxide; DTXSID0048006; ACESULFAME (II); ACESULFAME [II]; 6-methyl-3,4-dihydro-1,2$l^(6),3-oxathiazine-2,2,4-trione
Appearance / Color: Needles from benzene or chloroform
Melting Point (°C): 123.2000
Density (g/cm³): 1.8300

Solubility in Water: In water, 270 g/L at 20 °C
Signal Word: Warning
GHS Hazard Class: Skin corrosion/irritation, Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation
H-Statements: H315, H319, H335
P-Statements: P261
Storage Conditions: Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. /Acesulfame K/
Industry Usage Tags: Used as a non-nutritive artificial sweetener and in carriers for edible compounds; [HSDB]

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Acesulfame Potassium

Acesulfame potassium is a non-nutritive, high-intensity sweetener that passes through the body unchanged, providing zero calories. In the food industry, it delivers clean sweetness without aftertaste in beverages and tabletop sweeteners, synergizes with other sweeteners to mimic sugar profile, and maintains stability through high-heat processing and long-term storage.