Properties
Description
Acesulfame potassium, soluble in DMSO and water and insoluble in ethanol, is a non-nutritive sweetener. The molecular weight of the compound is 202.25, and its molecular formula is C4H5NO4S·K.
Molecular Formula
C4H5NO4S·K
Impurities
Free from inappropriate visible particulates, foreign matter, discoloration, or other defects.
Solubility
In vitro: DMSO: 39 mg/mL (192.83 mM); Water: 39 mg/mL (192.83 mM); Ethanol: insoluble
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Applications
Acesulfame potassium plays a key role in providing sweetness without calories, thus affecting appetite regulation and glucose metabolism.