Acesulfame K (Foodchem Chemicals Corporation,China)

Detailed Product Description

Name: Acesulfame Potassium
CAS No.: 55589-62-3
Chemical Formula: C4H4KN­O4S
Test Standard: FCC IV
Packing:  In 25kg fiber drums
Functional use: Non-nutritive sweetener
Item Specifications
Appearance: White, odorless, free flowing crystalline powder
Assay (Titrimetric method): 99.0 - 101.0% (on dried basis)
Loss on drying (105o­C, 2hr): NMT 1.0%
Heavy metals (as Pb): NMT 1ppm
Lead: NMT 0.1ppm
Arsenic: NMT 3ppm
Fluoride: NMT 3ppm
Selenium: NMT 10ppm
Potassium: 17 - 21%
Solubility in water: Freely soluble
Solubility in alcohol: Slightly soluble
Ultraviolet absorption: 225 - 229nm
Test for Potassium: Positive
Precitation test: Yellow precipitate
pH: 6.5 - 7.5