Acesulfame Potassium

1-Acesulfame Potassium.

2- Chemical name:- 6-Methyl-1,2,3-oxathiazine-4(3H)-one-2,2 Dioxide Potassium Salt.

3- Chemical symbol:-

C4H4KNO4S

4- Structure:- 

5- Molecular wt:-

201.24.

6- Chemical registrations:-

INS: 950 & CAS: [55589-62-3].

7- General description:-

White, free-flowing crystalline powder; freely soluble in water and very slightly soluble in ethanol.

8- uses:-

Nonnutritive sweetener; flavor enhancer.

9- Requirements & Analysis:-

Identification A. Add afew drops of sodium cobaltinitrite solution of 0.3 g of sample in 1 mL of glacial acetic acid and 5 mL of water. A yellow precipitate forms. B. Dissolve 10 mg of sample in 1000 mL of water. The solution shows an absorption maximum at 227 2 nm.

Assay Not less than 99.0% and not more than 101.0% of C4H4KNO4S after drying.

Fluoride Not more than 3 mg/kg.

Lead Not more than 1 mg/kg.

Loss on Drying Not more than 1.0%.

Organic Impurities Not more than 20 g/g of UV-active compounds.

pH of a 1:100 Solution Between 5.5 and 7.5.

10- Packaging and Storage:-

Store in well-closed containers in a cool, dry place.

 

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